As of: January 22, 2024, 7:11 a.m
By: Judith Braun
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Although nose cancer is considered a rare cancer in Europe, there are some risk factors that you should be aware of and avoid.
According to information from the MCCLINIC Interdisciplinary Specialist Center,
cancers of the nose and nasopharynx often develop
inconspicuously.
For example, if a tumor forms hidden in the paranasal sinuses, complaints and symptoms often only appear in an advanced stage.
Depending on which area of the nose the tumor is located, nasal cancer manifests itself through various signs.
There are various risk factors that can promote the development of so-called nasopharyngeal carcinomas.
Preventing nasal cancer: 5 risk factors to avoid
Since inhaling wood is a risk factor for tumors in the nose, nasal cancer is considered an occupational disease among carpenters.
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In contrast to Asia, where malignant tumors in the nose area are widespread, nose cancer is
a rare cancer in Europe, according to
Focus Online .
In Germany, it is estimated that around 50 out of 100,000 people develop head and neck cancer every year, with people from certain regions having a lower chance of survival.
Less than one in 100,000 people in this country have developed nasopharyngeal cancer in recent years.
Most tumors that grow in the nose are benign.
However, tumors that grow in the nasopharynx and therefore further inside are more often malignant.
There is currently no reliable information about the causes of nasal cancer.
However, scientists and doctors have identified certain factors that increase the risk of nasal cancer and can contribute to the development of a tumor.
The following risk factors can therefore promote nasal cancer:
Inhalation of wood dust (nose cancer is considered an occupational disease among carpenters)
Genetic predisposition (nose cancer often occurs in people in whose family a first-degree relative also has the disease)
Viruses promote the development of nasal cancer (e.g. Epstein-Barr virus, human papilloma viruses)
Smoke
Excessive alcohol consumption
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Nasal cancer and its chances of recovery: five-year survival probability 60 to 75 percent
An early examination if symptoms occur is essential, as the earlier doctors discover nasal cancer, the better the prognosis for patients.
According to the medical manual MSD Manual, about 60 to 75 percent of those affected with early-stage cancer survive at least five years after diagnosis.
In contrast, fewer than 40 percent of patients with late-stage cancer are still alive at least five years after diagnosis.
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