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Sphenoid Sinus 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 IV Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
Treatment options for stage IV sphenoid sinus tumors include the following:
Treatment is the same as for nasopharyngeal cancers, primarily radiation therapy. For more information, see the Treatment of Stages II, III, and IV Nonmetastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Treatment of Metastatic and Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma sections in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Treatment.
Concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be considered.
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