Nasal cancer (tumor)

About Nasal cancer (tumor)

Cancer involving the nose and inside the nose. Cancer can be slow or fast growing. Rapidly growing cancers can destroy surrounding normal tissue, and spread to other areas of the body (metastasize). Nasal cancer is rare. It is more likely to occur in men over age 40. Initially there are no or few symptoms. Nasal infection that doesn't heal is a sign that it may be cancer.

Symptoms

Nasal discharge, nose bleeds, nasal pain, sinus pain, persistent nasal or sinus infections.

Tests & Diagnostics

A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT and/or MRI scan are done to define the extent of the disease. A biopsy is done to determine the cell type.

Common tests: CT Scan, MRI.

Conventional treatment summary

Treatment can be very difficult but includes: chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or surgery. For more information contact the American Cancer Society: (800)227-2345.

Medical specialties

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) · Pediatric ENT (Otolaryngology)

This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Nasal cancer (tumor).