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Nasal Cavity Tumors

Source: Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: July 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Recurrent Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

For nasal cavity tumors (squamous cell carcinomas), salvage is possible in approximately 25% of patients.

Treatment options for recurrent nasal cavity tumors include the following:

For disease that does not respond to radiation therapy, craniofacial resection.

For disease that does not respond to surgery, radiation therapy.

Chemotherapy should be considered for patients with disease that does not respond to radiation therapy or surgery.

Clinical trials using chemotherapy should be considered.[5,6]

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