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Surgery

Source: Childhood Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: August 23, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Childhood Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Surgery has a limited role in the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The disease is usually considered unresectable because of extensive local spread.

Preserved source evidence · Not medical advice