This paper introduces the four methods currently used to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and biological therapy, as well as their research progress. Induction chemotherapy plus concurrent intensity-modulated radiotherapy and chemotherapy is the recommended preferred method for nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment. Implementing individualized treatment under the guidance of nasopharyngeal carcinoma diagnosis and treatment guidelines can improve patient"s quality of life.