Treatments for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer

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If you have nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, your healthcare team will create a treatment plan just for you. It will be based on your health and specific information about the cancer. When deciding which treatments to offer for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, your healthcare team will consider:

  • the stage of the cancer
  • the location of the tumour
  • your overall health
  • what you prefer or want

Treatments for maxillary sinus cancer

Treatments for maxillary sinus cancer include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Learn about treatment of maxillary sinus cancer.

Treatments for ethmoid sinus cancer

Treatments for ethmoid sinus cancer include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Learn about treatment of ethmoid sinus cancer.

Treatments for nasal cavity cancer

Treatments for nasal cavity cancer include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Learn about treatment of nasal cavity cancer.

Treatments for sphenoid sinus cancer

Treatments for sphenoid sinus cancer include radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Learn about treatment of sphenoid sinus cancer.

Treatments for nasal vestibule cancer

Treatments for nasal vestibule cancer include radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy. Learn about treatment of nasal vestibule cancer.

Surgery for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer

There are different surgeries used to treat nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer. Learn about surgery for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer.

Chemotherapy for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer

Chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer. Learn how chemotherapy is used and what chemotherapy drugs are used.

Radiation therapy for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer

Radiation therapy is a treatment for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer. Learn about radiation therapy for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer.

Follow-up after treatment for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer

Follow-up after nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer treatment varies. Learn about scheduled follow-up appointments and tests that may be done.

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