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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Source: Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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The prognosis and treatment options depend on:

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the size of the tumor

the stage of the cancer, including whether cancer has spread to one or more lymph nodes in the neck

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whether there are high levels of EBV antibodies and EBV-DNA markers in the blood before and after treatment

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