Reducing your risk for nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer
You may lower your risk of developing cancer of the nasal cavity or a paranasal sinus by doing the following.
Follow occupational health and safety guidelines
Being exposed to wood dust, leather dust, and other types of dust or fumes from certain chemicals is the most significant risk factor for cancer of the nasal cavity or a paranasal sinus. Follow occupational health and safety measures and wear appropriate equipment to help reduce your risk.
Live smoke-free
Smoking tobacco is a risk factor for cancer of the nasal cavity or a paranasal sinus. Don’t start using tobacco in any form (cigarettes, cigars or pipes). If you currently use tobacco, get help to quit. Quitting tobacco lowers your risk for cancer of the nasal cavity or a paranasal sinus. Former tobacco users have a lower risk than current users. The risk of cancer decreases with the number of years since you quit using tobacco.
More information about reducing your risk of cancer
Learn how cancer can be prevented and what you can do to reduce your risk.
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