Tag: nosebleeds
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Nosebleeds to Cancer: A Man’s Journey
From nosebleeds to a life-changing diagnosis What began as frequent nosebleeds in November 2024 for a 41-year-old safety manager in Singapore would soon unfold into a life-changing medical journey. A family doctor linked the bleeding to a fever he had, and the episodes recurred during times of stress and exhaustion. When the nosebleeds intensified to…
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Nose cancer journey in Singapore: A man’s battle and hope
What is nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC)? Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a malignancy that develops in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. It can present with nosebleeds, a painless lump in the neck, hearing loss, and sometimes facial discomfort. In Singapore, NPC remains one of the more frequently diagnosed cancers, with roughly…