Nasopharyngeal cancers are neoplasms localized in the area of the head, neck, or throat. This type of oncology significantly differs from other cancer diseases. There are three types of nasopharyngeal cancer: squamous cell (keratinizing), undifferentiated, and squamous cell (non-keratinizing). Treatment of nasopharyngeal cancers in Israel is recognized as the most effective in the world.
Causes
Cancer diseases are the least researched area of medicine. At the same time, scientists have identified many factors that are decisive in the development of nasopharyngeal cancer. One such factor is the Epstein-Barr virus, which leads to a disease called mononucleosis, significantly increasing the risk of laryngeal cancer. Consumption of particularly salty fish is also one of the risk factors. Additionally, it has been confirmed that individuals of the Mongoloid race encounter nasopharyngeal cancer more frequently than others.
Symptoms of Nasopharyngeal Cancer
The symptoms listed below should prompt a visit to a doctor:
- Hearing loss or significant reduction in hearing
- Chronic ear infections
- Nosebleeds, nasal congestion
- Severe headaches
- Difficulties in opening the mouth.
Diagnosis of Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Israel
To ensure effective treatment, accurate diagnosis is necessary – determining the stage of cancer, presence of metastases. Diagnosis in Israel involves a thorough examination by an ENT specialist, blood tests, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. Taking samples for biopsy is mandatory.
Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Israel
The high effectiveness of treating nasopharyngeal cancers in Israel is achieved through a combination of treatment methods. For this purpose, new techniques and equipment are used. Radiation therapy is employed to treat nasopharyngeal cancer – acting on malignant cells with radiation beams, which allows for their destruction and reduction of the tumor. Surgical treatment is used quite rarely. Another method is chemotherapy. For this, drugs that can destroy malignant cells are introduced into the bloodstream. During chemotherapy, not only malignant but also healthy cells are subjected to destruction.