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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 Stage II Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

For nasal cavity tumors (squamous cell carcinomas), treatment preferences are either surgery or radiation therapy, which have equal cure rates.[4]

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Treatment options for stage II nasal cavity tumors include the following:

Surgery or radiation therapy for tumors of the septum.

Radiation therapy for tumors of the lateral and superior walls. Concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be considered.

Surgery plus radiation therapy for tumors of the septal and lateral walls.[5]

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