Nasopharyngeal Tumour

My husband has been coughing blood for a few months and had alot of tests to try and locate the source of the issue. Bronchoscopy, CT scan, blood tests, breathing tests, nuclear CT scan. And they couldn't locate the cause. He had a random referral to ENT which he's not sure is related to this issue or the fact he suffers chronic ear infections due to issues from when he was younger. The ENT Dr was insistent to do a nasendoscopy (if that's right) and my husband almost denied as he said the Bronchoscopy went through his nose, and they would've seen any issues then. 

Anyway, long story short, she located a "large nasopharyngeal mass" she has referred him for a MRI and for a biopsy but I have so many questions. He's only 25 white british male and had suffered none of the symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. As far as I can find coughing blood isn't a symptom? Can anyone shed and light or experience in the matter. Obviously we are both worried sick. But any searching isn't bringing up anything really other than cancer and some other types of growth which again he doesn't really fit the criteria for. 

  • Hello Pepperpots

    I'm sorry to hear that your husband has had some ongoing health problems which have led to the discovery of a nasopharyngeal mass. It's understandable that the two of you are both very worried about this and hopefully he won't have to wait too long for the MRI and biopsy. 

    We know that this period of uncertainty can be very difficult for many people and it's natural to have questions. I wonder if you might find it helpful to have a chat with our team of nurses? I'm sure they would be happy to offer any advice and support that they can ahead of your appointment as well as help you both think about the types of questions that you may want to ask the specialist. If you'd like to chat with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch Pepperpots and let us know how things go. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Dear PepperPots

    Hi, I wish everything goes well with you and your husband. And I completely understand your feelings.

    I was recently suspected to have nasopharyngeal cancer. But I'm from South China, so that is not a rare disease from where I come from. 

    From my research on Chinese website, coughing blood could be one of the symptoms, but I personally don't have that symptom. What really determines whether it is nasopharyngeal cancer or not is the biopsy of the mass in the nasopharyngeal.

    I'm also waiting for the final diagnosis. From what I've known, this type of cancer is quite curable. I know it is probably not very helpful to comfort you. But please keep updating!

    Keep in touch!