What Patients Say About Cancer Treatment at New Hope
What Is Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer?
Battling a progressive disease begins with being armed with essential information.
Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer is the uncontrollable growth and spread of cancer cells in specific tissues of the nose, including the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. The paranasal sinuses are small hollow spaces around the nose. They are lined with cells that produce mucus, which allows the nose to remain moist and healthy. The nasal cavity is the passageway behind the nose, in which air passes through when breathing.
According to the American Cancer Society, about 2,000 people are diagnosed with nasal cavity or paranasal sinus cancer in the United States each year.
Types of Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
New Hope Unlimited offers comprehensive care and treatment for the following types of sinus and nasal cavity cancer:
Squamous cell carcinoma
This common cancer occurs in the inside of the paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity.
Melanoma<
Melanoma of the paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity begins in the cells that give skin its natural color (melanocytes).
Sarcoma
In paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity sarcoma, a cell mutation starts in the muscle or connective tissue.
Inverting papilloma
Sometimes, benign tumors called inverting papilloma can form inside the nose. A small number of cases change into cancer.
Midline granulomas
This cancer causes necrotic and destructive lesions to develop progressively in the middle of the face.
Signs of Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
Someone with sinus and nasal cavity cancer may experience:
- Nasal congestion and stuffiness that persists or worsens
- Blockage of either side of the nose
- Nasal drainage in the back of the nose and throat (post-nasal drip)
- Frequent or increased nosebleeds
- Pus draining from the nose
- Loss or change in sense of smell
- Numbness or pain in certain parts of the face
- Numbness or loosening of the teeth
- Enlargement of the face, nose, or palate
- Bulging of one eye
- Constant watering of the eyes
- Pain above or below the eyes
- Loss or change in vision
- Pain or pressure in either of the ears
- Loss or changes in hearing
- A headache or pain in the sinus areas
- An uncomfortable sensation when opening the mouth
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
Many of these signs and symptoms are more likely to be caused by a less serious condition. Still, see your doctor immediately if you have persistent symptoms.
Causes of Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
Research about the cause of mutation in the sinuses and nasal cavity is ongoing. However, there are known risk factors for paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer, including:
- Exposure to workplace chemicals or dust, such as those found in these jobs:
- Woodworking and carpentry
- Sawmill work
- Metal plating
- Flour mill or bakery work
- Shoemaking
- Tobacco smoking or chewing
- Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Being male and older than 40 years
It is important to understand that not everyone without risk factors is immune to paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer. Conversely, people who have risk factors will not always develop the disease. If you have risk factors, discuss them with your physician.
Diagnostic Tests for Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
Early diagnosis is key to improving your paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer prognosis. Tests that examine the sinuses and nasal cavity for cancer are:
- Physical exam and medical history
- Physical exam of the nose, face, and neck
- X-rays of the head and neck
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Nasoscopy
- Laryngoscopy
- Biopsy (sample tissue removal)
Why Choose Us for Alternative Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatments?
Is your body not responding well to mainstream cancer treatments? A powerful combination of conventional and holistic therapies might do wonders for you instead. New Hope Unlimited offers alternatives to harmful cancer treatments that impact quality of life. Our programs help stimulate the immune system and prevent the progression of cell mutation, all while restoring the psychological wellness of our patients. Click here to learn why cancer patients trust us with their mind, body, and health.
Our Approach
Advanced Treatments for Sinus and Nasal Cancer
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Personal Care
Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What kind of treatments will I receive?
Your treatment options depend on the following:
- Where the tumor is and whether it has spread
- The type of cancer cell
- The size of the tumor
- Your age and general health
- Whether cancer is newly diagnosed or recurrent
Learn about the specific treatments New Hope Unlimited provides here.
2. Why should I choose New Hope Unlimited over other cancer centers?
We address cancer of the sinuses and nasal cavity from a physical, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Our medical team focuses on the patient first, whereas most treatment facilities prioritize the disease over the patient’s general well-being.
