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37y healthy female never smoked tonsil stones x 10yr removed lots stones when pushed on tonsil tonsils appear swollen w/ large pockets. tonsil cancer?
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Not likely: but only an exam by a qualified doctor can tell the difference. You need to show your tonsils to a doctor.
Answered 2/12/2020
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