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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 I 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.

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

Surgery for tumors of the septum.

Radiation therapy for tumors of the lateral and superior walls.[4]

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

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