Getting diagnosed with nasal and paranasal sinus cancer
You usually start by seeing your GP. They will examine you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. If the tests show that you have a cancer, you have more tests to find out how big it is and whether it has spread. This is called staging.
Seeing your GP when you have symptoms of nasal and paranasal sinus cancer
You should see your doctor if you notice a change that isn't normal for you. Or if you have any of the possible signs and symptoms of cancer.
Referral to a specialist for symptoms of nasal and paranasal sinus cancer
Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to nasal or paranasal sinus cancer.
Screening for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer
Screening means testing people for early stages of a disease. This is before they have any symptoms. There is no national screening programme for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer in the UK.
Tests for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer
You will have tests to check for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer. You might not need all of these tests. It will depend on your individual situation.
