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How to Detect Early Warning Signs of Sinus Cancer

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It's always best to find and diagnose cancer in its earliest stages and the same holds true for sinus cancer. Know the early warning signs of sinus cancer to detect it early. Talk to a doctor if you experience symptoms of sinus cancer and give yourself the best possible chance for a cancer-free future.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Pay attention to blocked sinuses that never clear. Blocked sinuses are a fairly common condition. However, chronically blocked sinuses indicate a problem. Talk with a doctor if you have sinuses that never clear.

  2. Step 2

    Look for swelling around the eyes. Chronic, unexplained eye swelling is a common symptom in patients with sinus cancer.

  3. Step 3

    Watch for pain in the nasal and upper teeth area. Sinus cancer causes facial pain, especially in these two areas.

  4. Step 4

    Check for numbness in your face. Sinus cancer often causes numbness of the upper lip, cheek, upper teeth and the sides of the nose.

  5. Step 5

    Note reoccurring nosebleeds. Nosebleeds can occur at any time but frequent, chronic and unexplained nosebleeds may indicate sinus cancer.

  6. Step 6

    Recognize distinct changes in speech and vision. Sinus cancer causes slurred speech as well as double vision. If you experience either of these symptoms, discuss it with your doctor immediately.

Tips & Warnings
  • Sinus cancer is very rare. Do not be alarmed if you experience the above symptoms. Visit your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.
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