What are the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

What are the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

1. It usually causes edema and congestion of the oral mucosa, sore throat, difficulty eating, and nasal congestion. It can cause skin erythema pigmentation, hair loss, dry mouth, saliva secretion, oral difficulty, bone marrow and digestive system. It can also have side effects on nasopharyngeal cancer chemotherapy, nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite, physical weakness, diarrhea, and some people will also experience leukopenia.

2. After radiotherapy and chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, local skin may ulcerate and necrotize.

Do I need to take medicine in the later stages of nasopharyngeal cancer recovery?

1. With the advancement of nasal endoscopic technology, palliative treatment of advanced tumors can be completely removed under endoscopy, but the surgical risks are very difficult. To remove the entire tumor, it is inevitable to contact important nerves and blood vessels, sometimes leading to serious complications.

2. Nasopharyngeal cancer is well treated. You should use some medicines in time and go to the hospital for examination in time. So you should also pay attention not to smoke and drink, eat less spicy and irritating food, try to avoid colds, and go to the hospital in time if you feel unwell.

3. The efficiency and survival rate of early treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are very high.