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Think i might have tonsil cancer. can't see left tonsil and right tonsil is large. also get bad headaches?
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Please be careful: Not to jump to conclusions. See your doc and he/she will tell you what is happening. It could be something much simpler than cancer but the only way to know is w/an exam. Peace and good health.
Answered 3/28/2014
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