Sequelae after treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the respiratory tract. Patients generally experience dyspnea and blood in the nasal discharge. If not treated in time, the growth and expansion of tumor cells will cause compression to the peripheral nerve tissue, which is generally accompanied by symptoms of tinnitus and hearing loss, as well as blurred vision, headache and dizziness. Timely treatment is required after diagnosis. The best treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma is radiotherapy. Patients will experience damage to the central nervous system, manifested as headaches, personality changes, memory loss, etc., and need to take nerve nourishing drugs under the guidance of a doctor. The sequelae of nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment include difficulty opening the mouth. Irradiation of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints can cause varying degrees of difficulty opening the mouth.

How long can you live if nasopharyngeal cancer is well treated?

After nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cured, the five-year survival rate of patients is high, and the probability of side effects and sequelae is relatively low. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that occurs in the nasopharynx. Clinically, it is mainly squamous cell carcinoma. Its onset is closely related to viral infection and environmental factors.

What are the precautions after surgery for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

After nasopharyngeal carcinoma surgery, patients should have a correct understanding of their condition and the side effects of chemotherapy, and must remain optimistic and cheerful, firmly believing that they can overcome the disease. They should also develop good living habits, such as avoiding heavy physical activities, staying up late, and excessive physical exercise.