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Is Mild Swelling In The Throat A Sign Of Throat Cancer?

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Question : My husband has swelling in throat and mild sore throat for 8 weeks after flu. GP has organised biopsy . Very frightened . Husband had prostrate cancer 9 years ago - PSA still normal (December 2017)
Smoking cessation 12 years . Alcohol cessation - 20 years
Please can you comment on his risk of throat cancer
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Biopsy

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Signs of throat cancer may be difficult to identify in the early stages of the disease. Many symptoms associated with throat cancer are the same as a cold or sore throat.

Due too this age and risk factor like former smoker it’s better to have the biopsy to be sure that everything it’s okay.

Take Care!
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist



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Is Mild Swelling In The Throat A Sign Of Throat Cancer?

Brief Answer: Biopsy Detailed Answer: Hello, Signs of throat cancer may be difficult to identify in the early stages of the disease. Many symptoms associated with throat cancer are the same as a cold or sore throat. Due too this age and risk factor like former smoker it’s better to have the biopsy to be sure that everything it’s okay. Take Care! Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist