Nasopharyngeal Cancer
By: Sarah Maksin
Definition of this cancer:
Symptoms Include:
- Sore throat
- Trouble breathing or speaking
- Nose bleeds
- Trouble hearing
- Pain/ ringing in ears
- Headaches
Possible Causes
Nasopharyngeal is more common with men than women
- Smoking- How you eat can greatly affect your risk, if your diet lacks certain vitamins and minerals it will become higher and higher
- Viruses can cause genetic changes to cells that could be dangerous in the future.
- Inheriting the cancer can be a higher chance if you have a close relative that has had it
- Some chemicals
- Ear, nose, and throat conditions
- Excessively drinking alcohol can have a higher risk
Prevention
- Just eat as healthy as you can. Eat lots of foods with vitamins and minerals
- Genetics are also a key factor so research if you have family members that may have had it, and get some tests taken to see what your risks are