Treatment

Radiotherapy for nasal and sinus cancer

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer. It uses high energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells. Find out about how you have it and the possible side effects.

The radiotherapy team plan your external radiotherapy before you start treatment.

Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to treat nasal and paranasal sinus cancer cells. You have the treatment in the hospital radiotherapy department.

Radiotherapy treatment for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer can cause side effects. Knowing what support is available can help you to cope with them.

Last reviewed: 17 Jan 2024

Next review due: 17 Jan 2027

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