You will need regular check-up of your face, mouth, throat and neck after treatment for nasal and para nasal sinus cancer. This may include endoscopic examinations and imaging such as CT, MRI and PET scans, during follow-up. It is important to keep up with follow-up appointments to make sure that if the cancer comes back it is caught early and can be treated. If you have any concerns between appointments you should contact your doctor.
People who smoke and/or drink alcohol can reduce the risk of their cancer coming back or getting a new cancer if they quit smoking and reduce the amount of alcohol they drink. Ask your cancer care team for advice if this applies to you.
Sometimes this is referred to as psychosocial aspects or survivorship.
Being diagnosed with cancer and having treatment can lead to extra worries or concerns for you and the people caring for you. Depending on the treatment, you may experience any of the following:
low mood or depression
anxiety
disfigurement
difficulties with eating
difficulties with speaking
changes in sexual activity.
You may have got through the diagnosis and treatment for nasal and para nasal sinus cancer, but you may be finding it difficult to deal with some of the side effects of treatment. Speak with you doctor about any difficulties you may be experiencing. Your doctor may give you a referral to a psychologist or another healthcare professional who can help you. Speak with your family and friends too about any concerns you may have. You may find it helps to join a patient support group and speak with others who are having treatment for head and neck cancer. See our Find Support database. You can also find help and advice in online self-help resources such as beyondblue. For more information about coping with cancer visit Cancer Council Australia.
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