Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Category: Oncology / Head and Neck Cancers

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a rare type of cancer that starts in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. It is strongly associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection and has a high incidence in certain geographic regions.

Global Prevalence

Highly variable; high incidence in Southeast Asia (e.g., 15-50 cases per 100,000) and low in Western countries (e.g., <1 case per 100,000) (Source: GLOBOCAN)

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