Can radiotherapy cure nasopharyngeal carcinoma

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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma has been a disease for a long time. When it was detected, it was treated by surgery plus radiotherapy. For patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, early detection and early treatment must be achieved. The early treatment effect is better. Next, I will tell you whether radiotherapy can cure nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Can radiotherapy cure nasopharyngeal carcinoma

First of all: radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma can only alleviate the effect. In the short term, the common sequelae of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma are dry mouth, tinnitus, hearing loss and taste change. In the long term, there are stiff neck muscles, limited mouth opening, and a small number of brain symptoms such as memory loss.

Secondly, patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and their families should know more about the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and communicate more with the attending doctors, which is helpful to prolong the survival of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The main influencing factors of how long nasopharyngeal carcinoma can live are the treatment method and the patient's physical condition.

Finally: for patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, it mainly depends on whether the treatment is appropriate and the patient's physical condition. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine are the main treatment methods for advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

matters needing attention

For patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, early detection and early treatment should be done to avoid causing more serious harm to the body. Getting nasopharyngeal carcinoma does not mean death. As long as early detection can be done and effective and reasonable treatment plan can be taken, cancer can be effectively controlled. Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma should treat the disease with a good attitude and receive regular treatment as soon as possible.