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Prognosis, Follow-Up Prevention of Cancer of Maxillary Sinus & Paranasal Sinuses


Prognosis, Follow-Up Prevention of Cancer of Maxillary Sinus & Paranasal Sinuses

Survival rates for patients with cancer of maxillary sinus average about 40% over 5 years. The more advanced the disease is, the worse is the outcome or the prognosis. Early-stage tumours may have a cure rate of up to 80%. Patients treated with radiation have a survival rate of less than 20%.

In spite of a complete treatment there are chances that the cancer might recur.

If the patients experience difficulty with nutrition intake or pain control during radiation therapy, it necessitates periodic examinations by the head and neck surgeon.

Checkups with a radiation oncologist and a dentist are also required.

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In addition yearly liver function tests, chest x-rays, periodic CT scans and MRI scans are mandatory depending upon the conditions of the patient. If the patient has received radiation to the lower neck thyroid function tests will be required for a year.

Prevention

It is not possible to completely prevent these cancers. However, the avoidance of risk factors (mentioned above) may help to an extent. But it is important to know that even in the absence of these causative factors, a person may acquire a maxillary sinus cancer. However cessation of smoking and tobacco abuse can certainly help.

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