Can cancer screening detect nasopharyngeal cancer?

At present, nasopharyngeal cancer screening mainly involves nasal endoscopy, and some patients also need to undergo EB. Through these auxiliary examinations and the doctor's clinical experience, virus detection and nasopharyngeal MRI can help determine the condition, make a clear diagnosis, and then carry out targeted treatment. Physical examinations for nasopharyngeal cancer can generally consider EB and virus-related tests. Ordinary cancer screening cannot find it, and special examinations for nasopharyngeal cancer must be done.

Can nasopharyngeal cancer patients smell?

Nasopharyngeal cancer patients may be able to smell odors. If nasopharyngeal cancer patients are diagnosed early, they should receive timely surgical treatment, postoperative radiotherapy or chemotherapy. They should usually pay attention to rest, avoid fatigue, pay attention to emotional regulation, stay happy, and also pay attention to diet regulation, eat less irritating food, so as not to aggravate the condition. Nasopharyngeal cancer patients can smell odors. If patients are in the late stage of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, they may have a decrease in smell. Some patients may experience hearing loss, headache, tinnitus and other symptoms. It is recommended that patients must pay more attention to rest and try not to be overly tired. Usually, patients can also eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins to improve their body's resistance. Nasopharyngeal cancer patients can smell odors.

What are the symptoms of recurrence of advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the middle and late stages will cause symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nosebleed, general fatigue, and low fever. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the main options, and you can also take Chinese medicine to promote recovery. Do not smoke or drink, and do not eat pickled foods to prevent the condition from getting worse. The symptoms of late-stage recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma vary depending on the site. If it is primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nasal congestion is likely to occur, and the nasal discharge will be bloody. If it metastasizes to the neck, neck pain, swollen lymph nodes, hemoptysis, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath will occur. If it metastasizes to the lungs, body pain will occur, and if it invades the skull, headaches will occur. Local recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma after radiotherapy and chemotherapy may manifest as contractile bloody nose.