What is the latest research findings in sinus and nasal tumors?
Ongoing research is conducted and reported in the area of sinus and nasal tumors. Many research trials focus on unlocking the genetic abnormalities that permit cancers to develop. Research also looks for therapies to reverse or correct these abnormalities. Other trials examine the effectiveness of new chemotherapeutic agents and alternative radiation treatments. The Hollings Cancer Center also actively researches the role of the immune system in eradicating both benign and malignant tumors of the sinuses, an approach that investigates the ability of the body’s natural immune system to attack the tumor. If effective, this approach avoids many unfavorable side effects of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
