Question 1

strep throat or throat cancer? have used chew on and off for a year, history of cancer in my family but have all strep throat symptoms. could it be so

Accepted Answer

Possible strep: as all family members have sore throat all need to have strep screen and all need to be treated at the same time so it does not keep recurring

Question 2

i had strep throat really bad over a year ago and ever since i have had a raspy voice. .i am a smoker could i have throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Chronic inflammation: Your throat was infected and inflamed a year ago. This often includes the vocal cords. With your smoking, it has never had a chance to fully heal and recover. Chronic inflammation is very difficult to settle down. It's a smoldering fire that you just can't put out. While it is unlikely it has progressed to the point of throat cancer, you are heading that way with the continued insults to it.

Question 3

can i have throat cancer at age 14?

Accepted Answer

Throat cancer: Unlikely at your age, but if you are having a problem and it has lasted longer than 10 days, you should see your dentist, an oral surgeon or an ENT specialist for an examination.

Question 4

can sweetner give you throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What type of sweetener are you referring to? Honey? Artificial sweetener? Throat cancer is more commonly associated with alcohol and smoking….

Question 5

how can i tell if i have throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Obvious lesion: Any mass in the throat needs to be seen. A clear white or red patch that lasts more than 2 weeks or that you just discovered and doesn't hurt needs to be seen. Most worrisome are painless cauliflower-like masses or ulcers. Having a "lump in your throat" when you get emotional isn't cancer. Good luck, and get seen if you are concerned.

Question 6

what are the odds i have oral or throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Life time risk: Your life time risk to develop oropharyngeal cancer is between 1 to 69 for male and 1 to 149.

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerbasics/lifetime-probability-of-developing-or-dying-from-cancer.

Question 7

how to know you tell if you have throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

MD: You need to see a doctor, preferably an ENT (although your family doc or dentist may be able to initiate the work up).  This is more important if you have history of tobacco use (any form) or alcohol abuse. Live healthy and best to you.

Question 8

can i be developing throat cancer, how can i know?

Accepted Answer

MD: You need a doctor to examine you, preferably an ENT who can look down the  throat. If you engage in high risk activities like using tobacco or excess alcohol, it would be even more important you do so but you should see one regardless if you have symptoms. Good luck with that and regards.

Question 9

which tests are required for diagnosing throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Dx of throat CA: If by throat you mean in the mouth or voice box area a exam and a biopsy, followed by PET scan. If you mean down in the swallow tube/esophagus a scope with biopsy followed by PET.

Question 10

is it possible to have throat cancer at the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It's not impossible, but highly unlikely.  There are few juvenile cancers that affect the throat but get checked out by a throat specialist if there are persistent concerns.

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