Living with Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
A cancer that starts in the lining of the upper part of the throat, behind the nose.
Understanding Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
GARD describes several types: keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, nonkeratinizing carcinoma (differentiated and undifferentiated), basaloid squamous cell carcinoma, and papillary adenocarcinoma. It can occur at any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists, ear, nose, and throat specialists and lung and breathing specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists); Ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists); Lung and breathing specialists (pulmonologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: carcinoma of nasopharynx; carcinoma of the nasopharynx; nasopharyngeal carcinoma, somatic; nasopharynx carcinoma; npc; squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx
Patient organizations
- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck CancerNasopharyngeal carcinoma · United States
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