Sinus Cancer Symptoms: Thought to Be Rhinitis... Warning Signs Revealed Through Attorney Baek Seong-moon's Battle with the Disease

Recently, Attorney Baek Seong-moon News on the battle with sinus cancer As this became known,
Many of you may have searched and asked, 'What on earth is sinus cancer?'

 

 

In fact, sinus cancer Because it initially looks like a cold or rhinitis.
Diagnosis is often delayed.

You should be especially careful when symptoms persist on only one side.

Today I thought it was rhinitis, but it was discovered too late.
Let's take a look at the symptoms, prognosis, and testing methods of sinus cancer.

 

 

What is paranasal sinus cancer?

 

Sinus cancer is a cancer that occurs in the 'sinuses (air sacs)' located inside the nose.
It is a rare cancer that causes malignant tumors.

 

This area is deep in the facial bones.
Even if cancer develops, the early symptoms are vague because it is close to the eyes and brain.

That's why the diagnosis of sinus cancer is often delayed. 😢

 

 

 

Sinus Cancer Symptoms: The Crucial Difference Between Rhinitis and Sinus Cancer

 

Most people think it is a symptom of rhinitis and ignore it, but
Sinus cancer is characterized by being one-sided and lasting a long time.
In particular, please remember the following five things:

 

1️⃣ One-sided nasal congestion

Colds and allergies can cause blockage in both sides, but sinus cancer usually only causes blockage in one side.

 

2️⃣ Bloody nasal discharge

If you frequently blow your nose and there is blood in it, or if you have recurring nosebleeds, you should be suspicious.

 

3️⃣ Facial pain and paresthesia

If you feel a dull ache or numbness under your eyes or on your cheeks, there is a possibility of nerve involvement.

 

4️⃣ Swelling around the eyes and blurred vision

 

If the cancer spreads around the eye, it may cause swelling or blurred vision.

 

5️⃣ Pain in the palate and teeth

It is easy to mistake it for a toothache, but in fact, there are many cases where the cancer has spread to the gums or palate.

 

If these symptoms persist for more than 3 weeks
Don't just say, "It's probably just rhinitis," and be sure to get an ENT examination.

 

 

How to test for sinus cancer

 

Diagnosis of sinus cancer proceeds in the following steps:

 

• Nasal endoscopy: Directly observe the inside of the nose to check for lumps or tumors.
• CT/MRI: Determine the size of the tumor and the extent of invasion of surrounding tissues.
• Tissue biopsy: Confirming the presence of cancer cells (key to diagnosis)

 

Especially in cases where the brain or eyes have been invaded, such as stage 4 paranasal sinus cancer,
Surgery is difficult and chemotherapy and radiation therapy are administered concurrently.

 

 

Causes and Risk Factors of Sinus Cancer

 

The exact cause has not been identified,
Studies have shown that the following factors influence the development of sinus cancer:

 

✅Long-term smoking

✅Exposure to dust and chemicals (manufacturing, woodworking, printing, etc.)

✅Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

✅Recurrent chronic sinusitis

 

Especially for those who work in environments with poor air circulation, such as factories or kitchens.
It's a good idea to get regular sinus cancer screenings.

 

 

Sinus Cancer Prognosis: Early Detection is Key

 

Many people ask, “What is the prognosis for sinus cancer?”
If detected early, the 5-year survival rate is over 80%.
However, it is known that after diagnosis of stage 4, it plummets to less than 30%.

 

that At first, “It’s strange "It is important not to ignore the feeling.
If symptoms do not subside even after taking nasal medication
You must go to the hospital and get tested for sinus cancer.

 

 

 

Treatment methods for sinus cancer

 

• Surgical removal: Early-stage paranasal sinus cancer can be treated with endoscopic removal of the tumor alone.
• Radiation therapy: to remove any remaining cancer cells after surgery
• Chemotherapy: Concurrent treatment when the disease progresses to stage 4 or higher
• Reconstructive surgery: To restore function after removing bone around the eyes and nose.

 

Recently, 'endoscopic sinus surgery' technology has developed
In many cases, treatment is possible without facial incisions.

 

 

To sum up

 

When only one side of the nose is blocked or bloody nasal discharge persists

When facial pain, swelling around the eyes, or toothache persists without a cause

👉 It could be a symptom of sinus cancer, not simple rhinitis. 😢

 

Only early detection can change the prognosis.
Like the case of attorney Baek Seong-moon, we also usually respond to abnormal signals.
The most important thing is to listen.

 

May the deceased rest in peace. 🙏🙏

 

 

 

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