Nasopharyngeal cancer is a rare tumor in children and adolescents. Nasopharyngeal cancer can show some symptoms such as voice changes, bleeding, nasal congestion, etc. There are many obvious symptoms by which doctors can make a diagnosis.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma can show voice changes during its development, including voice dumbness and difficulty in vocalization, due to the location of the tumor in the area where the voice resonates. Due to the blockage of the tumor, there will be nasal congestion caused by the lack of air flow in and out of the nose. In addition, due to the infiltrative growth of the tumor, problems such as blood in the nose and nasal bleeding can occur. However, these symptoms are usually non-specific. Many common problems such as rhinitis and colds can also present with these symptoms.
Noticeable conditions of nasopharyngeal cancer include a lump or mass in the neck that does not disappear within three weeks, which may be the only symptom for some patients. It may also cause hearing loss on one side, tinnitus, there will be some people who will have some fluid coming out of their ears, nasal blockage, headache, numbness in the face, difficulty in swallowing, hoarseness and weight loss.
Although some symptoms may not be symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, they need to be examined in the hospital as early as possible. The earlier the cancer is treated, the easier it will be to treat and the more likely it will be cured.
The cause of nasopharyngeal cancer has not been determined and there is no definite method to prevent it. If you are worried about developing cancer, you can change your own habits, eat less pickled food and adjust your own living habits to better prevent and control the occurrence of cancer.
The early symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer will not cause suspicion, but if the above symptoms appear, you must be examined as soon as possible.