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Nasopharynx or nasopharyngeal cancer, commonly known as nose cancer, is an abnormal growth of tissue in the nasopharynx, the area behind the nose just above the mouth and throat.
This abnormal growth is called a tumour that develops when the cells in the nasopharynx divide uncontrollably and produce extra tissue.
Nasopharynx cancer can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). In Singapore, it is the 6th most common head and neck cancer in men.
The symptoms of nose cancer include:
The exact causes of nose cancer are unclear. However, there are several risk factors that can increase the chances of developing the condition.
There are several risk factors that can increase the chances of developing nose cancer:
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