understanding nose cancer : signs & symptoms

For me, it all started with an innocent ringing tone (tinnitus) in my left ear after 2 weeks of swimming lessons. I gradually experienced blocked ear. A biopsy later confirmed I had nose or nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). All this took place within a month.

Possible signs of nasopharyngeal cancer include trouble breathing, speaking or hearing. These and other symptoms may be caused by nasopharyngeal cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur :

• A lump in the nose or neck
• A sore throat
• Trouble breathing or speaking
• Nosebleeds
• Trouble hearing
• Pain or ringing in the ear
• Headaches

References :

National Cancer Institute, USA http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/nasopharyngeal/Patient/page1