Nasal and Paranasal Tumors

Treatment

The following treatment options are available to patients at Mayo Clinic. Specific treatment decisions will be considered based on each patient's unique condition.

Advanced tumors often require removal of the diseased tissue and reconstructive surgery. At Mayo Clinic, specialists in otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, facial plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and ophthalmology pool their skills to develop surgical treatment and reconstruction strategies designed to restore maximum appearance and function.

Additional treatment may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or both. Mayo Clinic's state-of-the-art radiation therapy capabilities include intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery. These technologies allow Mayo Clinic specialists to treat the cancer effectively while limiting radiation that might adversely affect critical healthy tissues such as the eyes, optic nerves, brain, brain stem and spinal cord. This is particularly important for cancers located in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. IMRT also allows delivery of high-dose radiation to inoperable tumors. The integrated nature of Mayo Clinic's practice ensures that patients have access to experienced medical and surgical specialists. For late-stage cancers of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, pain management is an important part of treatment.