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I'm concerned i have tonsil cancer. my 1 tonsil has been bigger for 10yrs. ent said normal asymmetry. mouth sore same side. retromolar metastasis? :(

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Tonsil: Good question. If a tonsil is truly asymmetric we recommend it be removed. Sometimes the only easy to tell is to get a ct scan of that area

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tonsil cancer: is rather uncommon but would not expect a cancer to stay about the same for 10 years. Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health,

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/4/2014

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A member asked:

I'm concerned i have tonsil cancer. my 1 tonsil has been bigger for 10yrs. ent said normal asymmetry. mouth sore same side. retromolar metastasis? :(

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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