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How can i be tested for throat cancer if smoker?
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Examination by ENT: You may wish to be examined by an ENT surgeon who may examine "throat", larynx and upper aero-digestive area.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Examination: A detailed exam by an ENT specialist is done to look at the oral cavity, nasal cavity and then a laryngoscopy to assess the voice box (throat) specifically.
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