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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Throat Cancer?

I have a question about throat cancer. I have been experiencing a "lump" like sensation in my throat the last week and half but when I went to the doctor they said everything to the eye is normal looking. They referred me to a throat specialist. I am waiting for that appointment but I am wondering, I am experiencing no other symptoms that i read online are signs of throat cancer. Is this a possibility still??
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Some of the symptoms of throat cancer include
a change in your voice.
trouble swallowing.
weight loss.
sore throat.
persistent cough (may cough up blood)
swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
wheezing.
ear pain.

You might not have any of the striking symptoms of throat cancer but if you are having a difficulty to swallow then it should be discussed with the doctor. This will help to decide if you require any specific test like barium swallow or endoscopy. In most people these symptoms are for a short duration and said to be functional. Since you are having the sensation for a week and half therefore having a cancer is less likely. Please do not worry.
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Throat Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Some of the symptoms of throat cancer include a change in your voice. trouble swallowing. weight loss. sore throat. persistent cough (may cough up blood) swollen lymph nodes in the neck. wheezing. ear pain. You might not have any of the striking symptoms of throat cancer but if you are having a difficulty to swallow then it should be discussed with the doctor. This will help to decide if you require any specific test like barium swallow or endoscopy. In most people these symptoms are for a short duration and said to be functional. Since you are having the sensation for a week and half therefore having a cancer is less likely. Please do not worry.