Nose & Sinus Cancer

Nose & sinus cancers include cancers that occur inside of the nose, or the nasal cavity as well as the sinuses, which are air-filled spaces in the face that are located adjacent to the nasal cavity. Even skin cancers that occur on the face may grow inward to involve this region.

There are a variety of different types of cancers that can affect this area of the head and neck. Sinonasal cancers often need to be evaluated with nasal endoscopy (telescopes and cameras that are placed inside the nose) and imaging with either a CT or MRI in order to understand the full extent of the tumor.

Depending on multiple factors, including the type, size, and location of the tumor, the treatment will likely involve endoscopic or open surgery and possibly additional treatment with radiation and/or chemotherapy. Information about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of sinonasal cancer will be discussed in the following sections.

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