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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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Nosebleeds to cancer: A man’s journey
Understanding nasopharyngeal cancer Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. In Singapore, NPC remains one of the more common cancers, with roughly 300 new cases diagnosed each year. While NPC is more prevalent among Chinese men in this country, it does occur…
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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…