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Treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer may cause side effects.
Source: Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
For information about side effects caused by treatment for cancer, visit our Side Effects page.
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Side effects from cancer treatment that begin after treatment and continue for months or years are called late effects. Late effects of nasopharyngeal cancer treatment may include:
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chronic dry mouth
dental and oral complications
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hearing loss
vision loss
difficulty swallowing
lockjaw
problems with the thyroid and pituitary gland
damage to nerves in the brain
changes in mood, feelings, thinking, learning, or memory
Some late effects may be treated or controlled. It is important to talk with your doctor about possible late effects caused by some treatments.
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