What are paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancers?
The paranasal sinuses are small hollow spaces in the bones of the head surrounding the nose. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose where air moves around during breathing. Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of these areas.
The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma, which forms in the thin, flat cells lining the inside of the paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity.
More information about nose and sinus cancers (National Cancer Institute)
Testing
It’s possible that you could have one or more of the following tests:
- Imaging (MRI, CT or PET scan)
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy or fine needle aspiration
Treatment
Depending on your unique set of conditions, your treatment could include one or more of the following treatments (but not all of these will apply to your condition):
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
Your full team of care providers will work closely together to review your diagnostic tests, identify the best course of treatment particular to you, and help you understand your diagnosis and what to expect with any treatment you have.