Nose Cancer Treatment in India

Emily Roy, a 42-year-old high school...

Emily Roy, a 42-year-old high school art teacher and mother of two, first noticed a persistent, painless lump on the side of her nose. Over several months, it grew slightly and became accompanied by occasional nosebleeds and a constant feeling of congestion in her right nostril. Initially dismissing it as allergies, she finally saw her GP when the nosebleeds became more frequent. A referral to an ENT specialist led to a biopsy, which confirmed a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma, a type of nose cancer. Her oncologist, Dr. Evans, recommended a combination of surgery (endoscopic resection) followed by a targeted course of radiation therapy to preserve as much facial structure and function as possible. The surgery was complex but successful, and the radiation that followed was fatiguing, causing skin redness and nasal dryness. Her recovery took months, requiring saline rinses and follow-up scans. Emotionally, Emily was terrified, for her life, her family, and the potential disfigurement. She feared her students would see her differently. After treatment, while coping with the lingering fatigue and anxiety before each scan, she feels profound gratitude. The visible scar is minimal, and she has returned to teaching, using her experience to talk to her students about resilience and listening to their bodies.