What is the scope of radical radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

What is the scope of radical radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

According to the situation mentioned, nasal cancer mainly occurs in malignant tumors of the nasopharyngeal mucosa. Generally speaking, radiotherapy is the first choice for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, because nasopharyngeal carcinoma is classified as poorly differentiated cancer and is highly sensitive to radioactivity. Generally speaking, the indications for radical radiotherapy are no obvious skull base, bone damage, good physical condition, and the largest cervical lymph nodes with a diameter of less than 8CM. Since radiotherapy has certain side effects, it is normal to have no distant organ metastasis.

The scope of radiotherapy after radical resection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is uncertain and should be determined according to the patient's condition. When the patient has symptoms, the disease should be controlled in time to prevent metastasis and increase the burden on the body. The diet should be light and nutritious. It is recommended to eat more liquid food, avoid greasy and spicy food, and pay attention to rest, which is very helpful in controlling the disease. Radiotherapy rays will not only destroy cancer cells, but also normal cells, so the side effects of radiotherapy are very large.

Is facial swelling and pain a recurrence of nasopharyngeal cancer?

On the one hand, facial swelling and pain are likely to be caused by the recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and on the other hand, it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by other reasons. It is recommended that the final diagnosis is best made in combination with relevant auxiliary examinations.

If nasopharyngeal carcinoma recurs, comprehensive treatment is needed. If edema is complicated by infection during treatment and causes local skin pit tissue inflammation, active treatment is required, such as local drainage, large amounts of intravenous antibiotics, and drugs to eliminate swelling and reduce discomfort. Facial swelling is normal for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.