Question 1

i'm an 18 year old male and i've been smoking about 4 cigarettes a day for 2 months, if i quit now will i get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

If you quit now...: ...The chances of you getting a whole bunch of nasty diseases (of which throat cancer is one) go way, way down.

Question 2

38 yr male. thyrodectomy for ptc 2 years. smoke pot. 7mm nodule on thyroid bed found. is this related to ptc recurrence or can it be throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Needs an evaluation.: You need to have a thorough evaluation immediately. Can see your original surgeon or start with your current pcp.

Question 3

can a male only get throat cancer from hpv if oral sex was done?

Accepted Answer

No, not true: Throat cancer due to HPV is on the rise, but still uncommon. Cancer-causing HPV types (mostly HPV16) are common in persons who have performed oral sex frequently, but also common in people with no oral sex. People should not avoid oral sex in order to prevent cancer. Get vaccinated against HPV and then no worries, unless previously exposed. HPV throat cancer occurs mostly age 50 and older.

Question 4

can an eighteen year old get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many different types of cancers and they can affect different parts of your body. An 18yo can get a throat cancer and many other cancers. Smokers and tobacco users increase their chances of a throat cancer but you can get cancers without being a smoker or tobacco user as well.

Question 5

is it likely for an 18yr old to get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

No, but anyone can: No, but anyone can. If you have sore throat or trouble swallowing that has not inproved in 4 weeks, see an ent.

Question 6

please tell me, could a 22 year old get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon, but possib: Throat cancer commonly affects adults but anyone of age bove 20 years can have  any of the common cancers.

Question 7

is it possible for globus pharyngeus with no pain or difficulty swallowing to be the only symptom of throat cancer in a 21 year old?

Accepted Answer

: cancer of the throat is extremely rare at the age of 21- so relax.

Question 8

25 year old male, feeling of lump on base of throat. no sore throat, light cough. drinker, not smoker. chances of throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A lesion of the base of  the throat or base of tongue adjacent to epiglottis may be Ca of tongue.  Biospy indicated.  To reach that site surgically, if surgeon suspicious on exam if to use transhyoid pharyngotomy where hyoid is resected and base of tongue is immediately exposed for usually excisional bx.

Question 9

greetings,
im a 23 year old male and ive had a pain on my throat. this pain is behind and just below my tonsils.
i feel i should disclose that i am a smoker (so thoughts of throat cancer have me paranoid).
i mst mntion tht my wisdom tooth grwng dee?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Throat lozenges and Tylenol or Motrin can help temporarily lessen pain.

Question 10

what are the realistic chance of a 22 year old to get throat cancer? i have this minor ache in my throat only noticeable when i swallow hard

Accepted Answer

Possible: Check it out anyway with your family doctor and perhaps with ENT (ear nose and throat) specialist as well -- do you smoke?

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25 year old male, feeling of lump on base of throat. no sore throat, light cough. drinker, not smoker. chances of throat cancer?

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Greetings, im a 23 year old male and ive had a pain on my throat. this pain is behind and just below my tonsils. i feel i should disclose that i am a smoker (so thoughts of throat cancer have me paranoid). i mst mntion tht my wisdom tooth grwng dee?

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What are the realistic chance of a 22 year old to get throat cancer? i have this minor ache in my throat only noticeable when i swallow hard

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