TREATMENT READING

Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

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For patients · General Information About Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

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

For patients · Stages of Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

After surgery, the stage of the cancer may change and more treatment may be needed.

For patients · Stages of Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer can recur (come back) after it has been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients with paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors with expertise in treating head and neck cancer.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Surgery

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Radiation therapy

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Chemotherapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up tests may be needed.

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Treatment of Stage I Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

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Treatment of Stage II Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

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Treatment of Stage III Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

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Treatment of Stage IV Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

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Treatment of Recurrent Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

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