Surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer
Surgery is not a common treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer. Find out when you might need surgery and what to expect after the operation.
Types of surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer
Surgery is not a common treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer. You are more likely to have it for cancer that has come back in the nasopharynx or the lymph nodes in your neck.
Before your operation for nasopharyngeal cancer
Before you have your operation you will meet members of your healthcare team. They will tell you how to prepare for the operation and you may also some tests.
On the day of nasopharyngeal cancer surgery
Your nurse will help to get you ready for surgery before you go to the operating theatre.
After nasopharyngeal cancer surgery
How soon you go home after surgery depends on the type of surgery you’ve had. You will also need to give yourself time to recover once you are home.
Possible problems after nasopharyngeal cancer surgery
There is a risk of problems or complications after surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer. Treating them as soon as possible is important.
