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A member asked:
Little red bumps over the back of my throat. one swollen tonsil and throat pain when swallowing for 3 weeks. phlegm stuck also. could this be cancer?
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Cancer unlikely: It does not sound like cancer but you need to be seen by a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 9/6/2014
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Throat: Unlikely. Usually viral or allergic, possibly bacterial or acid reflux. See an ENT for a good exam and culture
Answered 9/6/2014
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