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What Causes Chronic Soreness Of Throat With History Of Lung Cancer?
Ive had lung cancer so ive been told cancer will come back. My throat has been sore I have lack of appetite but not losing weight. Dr did a swab test and this was cause I had bad bronchial infection as well as sinus infection antibiotics an steroids didnt make the sore throat go away. Will any lab know if theres cancer on culture?
Tue, 19 May 2015
Hello and welcome.
the laboratory usually looks of any signs of infection, and if cancer cells are to be suspected a written request can be given along with a tissue or swab sample.
I would although recommend a scan or endoscopic examination to look closer for the cause.
Shifting over to another antibiotic may help if the current one is possibly resistant.
Best wishes..
the laboratory usually looks of any signs of infection, and if cancer cells are to be suspected a written request can be given along with a tissue or swab sample.
I would although recommend a scan or endoscopic examination to look closer for the cause.
Shifting over to another antibiotic may help if the current one is possibly resistant.
Best wishes..
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