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Print: What is nasopharyngeal cancer?
Nasopharyngeal (say: "nay-zo-fair-in-gee-al") cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the nasopharynx (say: "nay-zo-fair-inks"). The nasopharynx is the area where the back part of your nose opens into your upper throat. This is also where tubes from your ears open into your throat.
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer and the Southeast Asian Patient by H Cheng (American Family Physician May 01, 2001, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010501/1776.html)
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Reviewed/Updated: 10/10
Created: 05/01
