What are the appropriate methods for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma

What are the appropriate treatments for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that occurs on the top and side walls of the nasopharyngeal cavity. Its treatments include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.

1. Chemotherapy: For patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the middle or late stages of the disease, chemotherapy can be considered. Under the guidance of a doctor, cyclophosphamide injection, fluorouracil injection, etc. can be used. Reasonable use of drugs can inhibit the spread of cancer and temporarily stabilize the patient's condition.

2. Radiotherapy: If the patient's general condition is good and there is no obvious bone destruction at the skull base, radiotherapy can be used. Based on the specific situation, intracavitary close-range radiotherapy, three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy, conformal intensity-modulated therapy, etc. can be selected. Active treatment can alleviate discomfort.

3. Surgical treatment: When patients develop localized lesions that do not subside or recur after radiotherapy, they are prone to develop active isolated masses. At this time, surgical resection or neck lymph node dissection can be used for treatment, and the patient should return to the hospital for regular follow-up visits after the operation.

You can also consider targeted therapy or immunotherapy. Pay more attention to rest and maintain good hygiene habits during the recovery period.