Sudden snoring could signal rare nasal cancer: A wake-up call for early detection
Claire Barbery's sudden snoring, initially dismissed as COVID-19 effects, led to a diagnosis of rare olfactory neuroblastoma. A 5-centimetre tumour was discovered, requiring high-risk surgery and subsequent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This case underscores the importance of promptly investigating new or unusual snoring, as it can signal serious underlying health issues like cancer, emphasizing the need for early medical check-ups.
Claire Barbery's sudden snoring, initially dismissed as COVID-19 effects, led to a diagnosis of rare olfactory neuroblastoma. A 5-centimetre tumour was discovered, requiring high-risk surgery and subsequent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This case underscores the importance of promptly investigating new or unusual snoring, as it can signal serious underlying health issues like cancer, emphasizing the need for early medical check-ups.
