What symptoms may occur with bone metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
Disease description:
Recently, my grandfather was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Yesterday, the doctor informed us that the cancer has already metastasized to the bones. What symptoms may occur when nasopharyngeal carcinoma spreads to the bones?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
Bone metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma may cause symptoms such as pain, pathological fractures, and spinal cord compression. Pain occurs at the site of bone metastasis and worsens with activity. As the disease progresses, the pain becomes unbearable, and patients may need to take analgesics as directed by their physician for relief. Metastasis to the skull can cause persistent headaches, which are often difficult to alleviate even with pain medication.
