Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Credits: 1.25   Post-Assessment Questions:  8

Release Date: 5 Oct 2020
Expiration Date: 16 Aug 2021
Last Reviewed: 16 Aug 2020
Estimated Time To Finish: 75 Minutes

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Activity Description

The nasopharynx is a small, tubular structure above the soft palate that connects the nose to the oropharynx. Cancers that arise from this area are usually squamous cell carcinomas that behave differently than the other head and neck cancers. Most common place of origin is the fossa of Rosenmuller, which is the pharyngeal recess. Virus-related oncogenesis is a common theme in head/neck cancers. Oropharyngeal cancers are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and nasopharyngeal cancers (NPC) are associated with Ebstein-Barr virus (EBV). The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified nasopharyngeal carcinoma into the three subtypes based on histology. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the diagnosis and management of patients with nasopharyngeal cancer.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

• Identify the epidemiology of nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Describe the evaluation of a patient with nasopharyngeal cancer.
• Summarize the treatment options for nasopharyngeal cancer.

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Contributors

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Authors: Shreya Sinha
Editors: Ajeet Gajra
Editors-In-Chief: Alexandra CaleySusan Johnson
Chief Medical Reviewer: Abhishek Kumar
Nurse Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Lisa Haddad
Nurse Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Bernadette Makar
Nurse Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Dorothy Caputo
Pharmacy Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Mark Pellegrini
Physician Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Scott Dulebohn

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3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
4. Complete the post-test assessments.
5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
6. Complete the evaluation form.
7. Obtain a certificate.

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