What to do if the neck becomes stiff after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer

What should I do if my neck becomes stiff after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer?

1. If your neck becomes stiff after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, it may be due to the side effect of muscle fibrosis, which cannot be solved by drugs. You can strengthen your exercise, especially relaxation exercises for the neck and mouth, which can effectively avoid stiffness and prevent the occurrence of muscle fibrosis.

2. The neck is a little stiff after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. This situation should be caused by radiotherapy, so you must pay attention to a regular life. You can massage your neck or do some appropriate exercises every day. You can go to the hospital for a check-up and then take appropriate medication. Nasopharyngeal cancer can cause neck stiffness after radiotherapy.

How long does it take for nasopharyngeal cancer symptoms to gradually worsen from the early stages?

The duration of the early symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer is mainly determined by the individual's recovery and treatment conditions. For nasopharyngeal cancer, if it is treated promptly through radiation therapy in the early stages, it may be cured.

The time it takes for nasopharyngeal cancer to progress from the early stage to the middle stage or to the late stage varies from person to person, depending on the malignancy of the tumor and the different physical conditions of the patients. The early symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer are not very obvious.