How to treat late stage nasopharyngeal cancer and how long can you live

How to treat late stage nasopharyngeal cancer? How long can you live?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma originates from the nasopharyngeal mucosal epithelium. It has the characteristics of hidden primary site, difficult to be detected early, poor pathological differentiation and high malignancy.

1. Correct bad eating habits: Do not eat salted fish and pickled products. If you live in a high-incidence area or have a family member with a history of nasopharyngeal cancer, you should have a regular physical examination of the nasopharynx every year, and you can draw blood to check for EB virus during the physical examination.

2. If you have any abnormal symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately instead of hiding your illness. Early medical attention can not only increase the cure rate but also reduce medical expenses.

3. Regularly do exercises such as turning the neck, tapping teeth, puffing cheeks, smiling, and opening mouth. Patients with dry mouth can use pear slices in their mouths to relieve discomfort; patients with radiation pharyngitis can gargle with oral pharyngitis mixture before meals and before going to bed.

4. Improve nutrition. Eat a light, nutritious, and easily digestible diet. Eat small and frequent meals. Pay attention to the color, aroma, and cleanliness of the food. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, white radishes, tomatoes, lotus roots, citrus, lemons, hawthorns, etc.

How long a person with nasopharyngeal cancer can live depends on the treatment effect and body function. As long as you choose the right method and actively treat it, you can improve symptoms and prolong your life. Patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer should maintain an optimistic attitude and actively cooperate with treatment. With the continuous improvement of treatment methods, new treatment methods and drugs are increasingly used in the treatment of advanced nasopharyngeal cancer, the survival of patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer has been significantly higher than before.