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How many years does throat cancer take to develop?
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No clear answer: While cancer doesn't develop overnight, processes leading upto cancer can take years. Here is a good overview on throat cancer http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancer.
Answered 2/25/2014
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