Question 1

cancer on tonsil. how long do i have a sore throat afterwards. radiotherapy 13 months ago and still have very sore throat.

Accepted Answer

Tonsil: Sorry you had to go though it. The pain can last a long time but be sure you've seen your treating doctor to look for infection or a persistence of tumor.

Question 2

i think i have tonsil cancer. small lump on tonsil. ent says watch it every 2 mos. said it doesbt look alarming. can this bump b removed snd biopsied?

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See below: It seems like you are uncomfortable with the answer you got.Possibly poor communication?Ask your ENT doctor why s/he does not feel biopsy indicated.Call for appointment.If you are not pleased then a second opinion won't hurt.Good luck.

Question 3

white oblong spot on tonsil cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Tonsil cancers can present as a non painful swelling in the neck.  You might be able to see something on your tonsil as well.  It could just be an infection or calicification.  This type of cancer is rising in your age group due to it's association with hpv.  Get checked out by an ear nose and throat specialist for an appropriate evaluation.

Question 4

how effective is tomotherapy on tonsil cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil cancer: Most malignancies of the tonsil are non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinomas that are hpv-related.  Unlike other squamous cell carcinomas of the head & neck, they tend to be exquisitely radiation and chemosensitive.  While my hospital does not perform tomotherapy, any directed radiotherapy is likely effective.  If the malignancy is lymphoid in origin (lymphoma), it's a very different discussion.

Question 5

what causes tonsil cancer?

Accepted Answer

Oral tobacco use: The majority of tonsillar cancers are related to the use of tobacco products, including chewing tobacco.  Heavy alcohol use increases the risk in tobacco users.  Another form of tonsillar cancer is lymphoma and there are no know preexisting conditions that cause that type of tumor.

Question 6

what are the signs of tonsil cancer?

Accepted Answer

Lesion in throat: With tonsilar cancer there is an ulcerating lesion that causes tenderness.  This is mostly true of the squamous Ca's.  With lymphoma of the tonsil the lesion grows and eventually spreads to the cervical nodes on the side of the lesion.  Sqamous lesions frequently have nodal spread also so that in all cases chemo/RT are employed

Question 7

is there a possibility i have tonsil cancer?

Accepted Answer

I do not know: Without examining you, knowing your family history, "social history" etc, and essentially doing a full history and physical examination on you, it would be impossible to comment on what condition you have,  but hopefully, at age 24, tonsilar cancer would be rare.  Best wishes.

Question 8

one enlarged tonsil, could it be a cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: Usually, if a tonsil is enlarged, it is associated with infection.  Acute pharyngitis has many causes, gp. A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, n. Gonorrhoe, and c. Diphtheriae being notable.  Patients have tonsillar asymmetry, and a "hot potato voice".  Oral cancer patients have non-healing ulcers that can be painful.  Cervical and/or supraclavicular lymph nodes can be rock hard and enlarged.

Question 9

what does cancer of the tonsils look like?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil cancer: Hello, the appearance of cancer in the tonsil  usually looks like a ulcer, asymmetric, reddish  and often bleeds. This lesion would also be very painful. However, tonsil cancer may be present and the tonsil may look completely normal. So a normal appearing tonsil does not guarantee cancer isn't present.  See your ENT doctor for a complete evaluation.

Question 10

help please! is cancer of the tonsils very common?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil cancer: More common in heavy alcohol drinkers and smokers. Becoming more common with HPV 16 disease. Squamous cell carcinoma most common, some lymphomas

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Cancer on tonsil. how long do i have a sore throat afterwards. radiotherapy 13 months ago and still have very sore throat.

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I think i have tonsil cancer. small lump on tonsil. ent says watch it every 2 mos. said it doesbt look alarming. can this bump b removed snd biopsied?

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White oblong spot on tonsil cancer?

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How effective is tomotherapy on tonsil cancer ?

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What causes tonsil cancer?

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What are the signs of tonsil cancer?

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Is there a possibility i have tonsil cancer?

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One enlarged tonsil, could it be a cancer?

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What does cancer of the tonsils look like?

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Help please! is cancer of the tonsils very common?

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