Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Recently, Kim Woo Bin, a famous Korean actor, revealed to the public that he has been struggling against Nasopharyngeal Cancer. Compared to other renowned cancers, this cancer doesn’t seem to attract much attention.
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer which is a case where malignant tumor is created in the nasopharyngeal area which is the part one third of the pathway, starting from skull base to the palate.
However, the specific cause of this disease hasn’t been yet introduced. Medical researchers are predicting several grounds. These include genetic factors, Epstein - Barr virus infection, chronic nose inflammation, feculent nasal hygiene, declination in nasopharyngeal ventilation, exposure to polycyclic hydrocarbon, smoking, and alcohol intake.
One treacherous aspect of this disease is that there are no initial symptoms. Usually, it accompanies with inflammation of the middle ear. This results in the hearing difficulties. It also causes frequent nose bleed, nasal stuffiness in one of the nostrils, interruption in food swallowing, swollen face, constant infection and inflammation in paranasal cavity.
So, how can we cure this albeit the unknown cause? Nasopharyngeal cancer is relatively reactive to radiation treatment. Surgery is not considered because the location of the tumor makes the surgery difficult for the doctor to perform. If the cancer is on a progressive state, it has a possibility which radiation treatment may not work. So, it should be treated with radiation treatment and anticancer.
In order to prevent ourselves from getting this disease, we should always be cautious on our sanitation. Also, we should consume fresh fruits and vegetables and refrain from smoking and alcohol.
KSY
No comments:
Post a Comment