Nasopharynx, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinus

DCEG researchers conduct studies on cancers of the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinus. In some regions of the world, the majority of these cancers are related to infection with Epstein-Barr virus. Selected studies include:

  • Nasopharyngeal Case-Control Study

    Two case-control studies conducted in Taiwan between 1991-1994 and 2010-2014 among more than 2,000 individuals to examine the role of viral, environmental, and genetic factors associated with the development of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

  • Nasopharyngeal Family Study

    A family study in Taiwan to elucidate the viral, environmental, and genetic factors linked to the development of nasopharyngeal cancer

  • EBV Screening for the Early Detection of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

    The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) Screening for the Early Detection of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) in China demonstration project includes a group of approximately 52,000 men and women ages 30-69 recruited into the active screening arm of a community-randomized trial to evaluate the impact of EBV-based antibody screening on NPC mortality rates.