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Nasal (near) cavity and maxillary cancer

Nasal (para) cavity and maxillary cancer is cancer that originates in the nasal cavity, paranasal sinus and upper jaw. There are different forms of this cancer. The two forms that occur most often are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. A squamous cell carcinoma develops in the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinus or the hard palate, the roof of the mouth. Adenocarcinoma originates in the mucous glands of the paranasal sinus.

On this page you can read more about the symptoms, examinations and treatments for nasal cavity and maxillary cancer.

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More information about nasal, sinus and maxillary cancer

Causes of nasal (near) cavity and maxillary cancer

Cancer in the nasal cavity, paranasal sinus and upper jaw is more common in men over the age of 50. People who work with wood or leather are more likely to develop adenocarcinoma

Unfortunately, we do not yet know the exact cause of squamous cell carcinoma. Smoking may play a role.

Symptoms of nasal cavity and maxillary cancer

If you have nasal cavity and maxillary cancer, you may suffer from the following signs or symptoms:

  • Nosebleeds
  • A stuffy nose
  • Tears in the eyes
  • Numbness in any part of the face
  • Double vision
  • Fluid behind the eardrum in the ear on one side

Sometimes the tumor grows into the cheek.

Examination and diagnosis

In order to be able to diagnose nasal (para) cavity and upper jaw cancer, we perform the following tests:

Bloedbuisjes

Blood tests
MRI scan

MRI scan
Echografie

Ultrasound
Punctie zoom

Liquid biopsy
Biopsie verpleegkundigen

Tissue biopsy
Nucleaire geneeskunde pet

PET/CT scan
CT Scan handen

CT scan

Treatment options

The treatment you receive depends on the type of tumour. Your health and fitness also play a role. The doctor will explain well in advance what is going to happen and you will have plenty of time to ask questions. You will receive one or more of the following treatments:

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Chemotherapy

Chemoradiation

Waiting

We want to inform you as well as possible about the waiting time per condition. We do this based on a prognosis of the current waiting list. The waiting time can vary from patient to patient for various reasons. Your attending physician will give you more information during your outpatient consultation.

  • 4 days

    First appointment

    Your first appointment will be planned within approximately 4 days.

  • 2 days

    Rapid diagnostics

    It will take approximately 2 days before you can start rapid diagnostics

  • 11 days

    Second opinion

    It will take approximately 11 days before you can come in for a second opinion

Read more about making an appointment or second opinion here

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