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If lump in throat feeling went away after a few weeks, does that rule out it being caused by esophageal cancer? history of sternum tenderness & gerd.

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See GI physician: The best way to rule out esophageal ca is to have an examination EGD done by a GI physician. You probably don't have cancer.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 11/29/2020

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A member asked:

If lump in throat feeling went away after a few weeks, does that rule out it being caused by esophageal cancer? history of sternum tenderness & gerd.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

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