Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Symptoms of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
1:04 Causes of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
1:32 Diagnosis of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
2:10 Treatment of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), or nasopharynx cancer, is the most common cancer originating in the nasopharynx, most commonly in the postero-lateral nasopharynx or pharyngeal recess (fossa of Rosenmüller), accounting for 50% of cases. NPC occurs in children and adults. NPC differs significantly from other cancers of the head and neck in its occurrence, causes, clinical behavior, and treatment. It is vastly more common in certain regions of East Asia and Africa than elsewhere, with viral, dietary and genetic factors implicated in its causation.[1] It is most common in males. It is a squamous cell carcinoma of an undifferentiated type. Squamous epithelial cells are a flat type of cell found in the skin and the membranes that line some body cavities. Differentiation means how different the cancer cells are from normal cells. Undifferentiated cells are cells that do not have their mature features or functions. NPC may present as a lump or a mass on both sides towards the back of the neck. These lumps usually are not tender or painful but appear as a result of the metastatic spread of the cancer to the lymph nodes, thus causing the lymph nodes to swell. Lymph nodes are defined as glands that function as part of the immune system and can be found throughout the body.[2] Swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck is the initial presentation in many people, and the diagnosis of NPC is often made by lymph node biopsy. Signs of nasopharyngeal cancer may appear as headaches, a sore throat, and trouble hearing, breathing, or speaking.[3] Additional symptoms of NPC include facial pain or numbness, blurred or double vision, trouble opening the mouth, or recurring ear infections. If the ear infection does not present with an upper respiratory tract infection, then an examination should be done on the nasopharynx. This is due to the fact that, in adults, ear infections are less common than in children.[2] Signs and symptoms related to the primary tumor include trismus, pain, otitis media, nasal regurgitation due to paresis (loss of or impaired movement) of the soft palate, hearing loss and cranial nerve palsy (paralysis). Larger growths may produce nasal obstruction or bleeding and a "nasal twang". Metastatic spread may result in bone pain or organ dysfunction. Rarely, a paraneoplastic syndrome of osteoarthropathy (diseases of joints and bones) may occur with widespread disease.[citation needed]
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Im NPC survivor and it will be my 5years in may! i hope it will go well when ill have my CT scan, i hope nothing will be detect, PLEASE PRAY FOR ME, THANKYOU🙏🏻🙏🏻
@tintinbanaga4746
2 жыл бұрын
hi mam,nag undergo po kau ng chemo therapy?
@tintinbanaga4746
2 жыл бұрын
hi mam, did u undergo chemo therapy?
@nessnajyogo2095
2 жыл бұрын
yes po 4cycles! sana di na po bumalik!! pag pray niyo po ako TY po!!
@ayocali
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I hope everything is well for you. May I ask what we’re your first symptoms ??
@mopedizegmr2779
2 жыл бұрын
I have almost all of these symptoms now waiting for doctor to announce if tis cancer or not because they just take my nose sample
My dad died from stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer last year Jan. I miss him everyday. Dr’s ignored his lump and it was just too late. He had 2 more years with us from diagnosis because it spread to liver, lungs and bones
@MedicalCentric
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that, may his soul Rest in peace
I'm in stage 1 please 🙏🥺 pray for me 😢😢
@TinoBamBeano
9 ай бұрын
Hang in there, i was recently dianosied stage IV
@aubzcabrera9171
5 ай бұрын
I pray for ur wellness in Gods mercy
@htklofficial
5 ай бұрын
@@aubzcabrera9171 TQ so much
@skillcentury4182
5 ай бұрын
You will overcome it
@hado6602
5 ай бұрын
How do you know you have it? I usually have sore throat and sore nostrils.
My mom was staged four when she was diagnosed (2017). She did chemo and radiation; radiation was awful. Her neck was so raw and her throat was dry. It was very hard for her to eat anything. Unfortunately, it mestastasized and she passed away on June 2020. I miss you, mom.
I experience the same signs. I have trouble breathing before bed. My nose has been clogged on one side for nearly six months. I visited the hospital to get my blood checked, and they claimed I was fine. But I can sense that I'm dying in a place where no one can save me. I constantly hope someone would assist me because I don't want to pass away at my age. Now😭😭
@diamondgirls6541
2 жыл бұрын
How are u now
@illerairsps9892
Жыл бұрын
I’m literally in the same boat. I’m at the point now where I can’t even work and these doctors still can’t find shit.
@charleeschannel4841
Жыл бұрын
@@illerairsps9892are you doing any better?
Wow I’ve been in remission for over 20 years I still have the symptoms dry mouth,hearing loss and several other things I’m concerned because I’ve been feeling symptoms that are new so I’m going to see a ENT next month
@MedicalCentric
2 ай бұрын
It's wise to seek professional advice, and I hope your appointment with the ENT provides helpful insights into your symptoms.
Hi all Can you fly by plane if you have sinus cancer ?
I have this cancer last year until now the side effects after my treatment is still there like dry in my throat and hearing bad
@shahjunaid6584
Жыл бұрын
Are u fully recover by this disease???
@scenturion
Жыл бұрын
My dad do complain of dry throat also. However, he hasn't gone for any of the treatment after diagnosis
Is there any chances to cure nasopharynx Cancer at stage 4,, 3 years back my father was in stage 2 it was cleared with chemo and radiation now again raised and said 4th stage ,, pls help me😓
@johnharris5799
Жыл бұрын
I will pray for you and your Father.
@skillcentury4182
5 ай бұрын
Stage is pretty hard to tell. How is your dad by the way?
@NjorogeNjeri
4 ай бұрын
@@skillcentury4182stage isn't hard to tell.Mines recurrent too and at stage 4
My husband just been diagnosed with stage 4 just on radiation therapy but it’s soul destroying to watch and there is no guarantee for him 😢
@MedicalCentric
Ай бұрын
I'm deeply sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. Radiation therapy can be challenging, but your strength and support mean everything to him during this difficult time. ❤️
@nicknick615
9 күн бұрын
How is your husband now?? 🙏🙏 o
@user-xc3bw8td2s
9 күн бұрын
Struggling finished treatment but didn’t have last chemotherapy didn’t want it so we are staying positive 🙏
Iam 20y i have NPC but i treat continue chemo and radiation plz any tell me man is cured 100% this disease
@sanjayshinde1468
8 ай бұрын
What were the early symptoms please tell
My husbnd got detected tis month 3rd stage NPC . Hope n pray we win tis war.
@nicknick615
7 ай бұрын
How is your brother now?
@tiaimchen9683
7 ай бұрын
@@nicknick615 he is weak now aftr going through all ta radiations n chemo
@andreidumitru7106
4 ай бұрын
Yes
@tiaimchen9683
4 ай бұрын
@@nicknick615 he s on RCT now , hope we get a positive news
My best friend died of this 😭
@MedicalCentric
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the loss.
@sanjayshinde1468
8 ай бұрын
What was his age ?