What is stage III nasopharyngeal cancer?

Stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma typically indicates the cancer has reached an intermediate to advanced stage, with a relatively severe condition in the patient. Main characteristics of Stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma include possible lymph node metastasis, and patients may experience various symptoms such as significant epistaxis (nosebleeds), nasal congestion, headaches, ear-related symptoms like tinnitus and hearing loss, as well as neurological symptoms such as headaches and vomiting. For the treatment of Stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma, radiotherapy is one of the primary treatment modalities, especially for locally advanced cases where surgical resection is not feasible. Additionally, treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine may be used as adjuvant or alternative therapeutic options. Despite the availability of multiple treatment options, the cure rate for Stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma remains relatively low, with approximately half of the patients being curable while the other half may not achieve a cure. Therefore, patients should actively cooperate with treatment and maintain good nutritional status and healthy lifestyle habits.