Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Interview with Dr. Fifin Pradina Duhitatrissari Sp ENT-KL

SURYAMALANG.COM, MALANG – Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a malignant tumor that attacks the throat area.

This cancer is the cancer that most often affects the head and neck.

Nasopharyngeal cancer arises from smoking, both active and passive smokers.

The following is an exclusive interview with SURYAMALANG.COM journalist, Septyana Eka, with Unisma RSI doctor, Dr. Fifin Pradina Duhitatrissari Sp ENT-KL regarding the causes, symptoms and how to treat nasopharyngeal cancer.

This exclusive interview can be watched on the Surya Malang YouTube channel.

What is nasopharyngeal cancer?

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a disease process that belongs to the Neoplasm group or malignancy located in the nasopharynx.

The nasopharynx is at the back end of the nose, and borders the throat area.

Nasopharyngeal cancer is difficult to detect because its location cannot be seen with the naked eye. To find out the location, you have to use tools and examinations at the ENT Poly.

Does nasopharyngeal cancer attack or lurk smokers?

It is, but not 100 percent. But among the risk factors are smokers, both active smokers and passive smokers.

Can vaping also get nasopharyngeal cancer?

Vape includes a new generation from cigarettes. Vape is an electric cigarette. So, vaping is still a relative of cigarettes.

The risk of being able to cause nasopharyngeal cancer still has a chance. So, behind the vape flavor, there is still danger lurking.

Source: Solar Malang