How much does it usually cost to treat nasopharyngeal cancer

How much does it usually cost to treat nasopharyngeal cancer?

1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma refers to a malignant tumor that occurs on the top and side walls of the nasopharynx. Its incidence rate is the highest among malignant tumors of the ear, nose and throat. Common clinical symptoms include nasal congestion, blood in mucus, stuffy ears, hearing loss, double vision and headache.

Most NPCs are moderately sensitive to radiotherapy, which is a commonly used treatment for NPC.

2. Radiotherapy has always been a common treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The five-year survival rate of nasopharyngeal carcinoma can reach 55% with radiotherapy alone. If it is early-stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the five-year survival rate can reach 80%~90%. Even for patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, as long as they receive active treatment, some people can still achieve a survival rate of more than five years.

3. The cost of treating nasopharyngeal cancer varies at different stages. In the early stage, radiotherapy is the main treatment, so the cost of treatment is lower. Generally, a course of radiotherapy costs more than 10,000 yuan, and 2-4 courses of radiotherapy may achieve good control.

4. The cost of treatment for advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma is uncertain. If the tumor is relatively large, you may consider doing 2 cycles of chemotherapy before radiotherapy, which can shrink the tumor and make it more sensitive to radiotherapy.