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Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Cancer
- Can Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers Be Found Early?
- Signs and Symptoms of Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Tests for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Stages
- Survival Rates for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Questions To Ask About Nasal Cavity or Paranasal Sinus Cancer
- Surgery for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Radiation Therapy for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Chemotherapy for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Targeted Drug Therapy for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Immunotherapy for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Supportive Treatment for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
- Treatment of Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers, by Type and Stage
- If You Have Nasal Cavity or Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Can Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers Be Prevented?
Most people with cancer of the nasal cavity (nose) and paranasal sinuses have no known risk factors, so there is currently no way to prevent most of these cancers. But there are some things people can do to lower their risk.
Avoid workplace chemicals and dust
Not all nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers can be prevented, but the risk of developing these cancers can be greatly reduced by avoiding exposures to certain substances in the workplace. Fortunately, awareness of the possible danger from these exposures has increased, and workplace safety measures to help protect people have improved. Still, if you are working with any of the substances listed in Risk Factors for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers, it’s important for you to find out if you are being protected from harmful exposure.
Avoid smoking
Smoking is another risk factor for cancers of the nasal cavity and sinuses that people can avoid to help prevent the disease.
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Last Revised: April 19, 2021
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