Nasopharyngeal cancer is a cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind the nose and at the back of the throat. The early symptoms are not easy to detect, but there are many obvious symptoms that develop due to cellular genetic mutations, and there are many factors that can aggravate nasopharyngeal cancer. Nasopharyngeal cancer is difficult to be detected in the early stage because the nasopharynx is not easy to examine, and the symptoms may be similar to other symptoms. Nasopharyngeal cancer will show symptoms such as lymph node mass, bleeding from nostril, headache, nasal congestion, etc. Although the early symptoms are not easy to be detected, it is important to treat early if similar conditions appear. Nasopharyngeal cancer can also cause some complications. In advanced stage, nasopharyngeal cancer can invade into nearby structures, such as throat, bones, etc. The cancer can also spread to other parts of the body, and most of the nasopharyngeal cancer will have local metastasis, and the cancer cells have metastasized to other parts of the body. This is due to the fact that nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant disease and the cancer is able to spread through lymphatic metastasis, direct spread, and bloodstream metastasis. There is no definite way to prevent nasopharyngeal cancer, but if you are worried about developing nasopharyngeal cancer, you can consider avoiding some bad habits that cause the disease, and you can choose the right lifestyle to prevent this disease. Nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer that is prone to metastasis and doctors will make the most effective treatment plan based on the individual’s condition.