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EBV-associated antibodies may be helpful for secondary prevention of [[nasopharyngeal carcinoma]]. | EBV-associated antibodies may be helpful for secondary prevention of [[nasopharyngeal carcinoma]]. | ||
===Follow up after treatment=== | |||
After treatment, patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma should follow up for prevention of second malignancy. Follow up includes: | |||
*Physical exam | |||
*Nasendoscopy | |||
*CT Scan | |||
*MRI | |||
Scans are done 3-6 months after radiotherapy. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
EBV-associated antibodies may be helpful for secondary prevention of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Secondary Prevention
EBV-associated antibodies may be helpful for secondary prevention of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Follow up after treatment
After treatment, patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma should follow up for prevention of second malignancy. Follow up includes:
- Physical exam
- Nasendoscopy
- CT Scan
- MRI
Scans are done 3-6 months after radiotherapy.