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Retiree J.F. Lian’s battle with skin cancer in 2022 led to a life-altering surgery that removed most of his external nose. Accustomed to the gaping void on his face, he accepted it as his new reality. However, a revolutionary proposal from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore offered a new path forward.

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nasopharyngeal cancer is most common in Southern China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Malaysia. In these regions, the incidence rate is around 25 to 50 cases per 100,000 people per year.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) is rare cancer affecting the nasopharynx area where 80% of cases are reported from Asia. Learn more