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I have same symptoms in tonsillitis and throat cancer i'm 20 and smoke occasionally scared its cancer?

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Quit smoking: If you smoke you will be taking a risk for developing throat Cancer. If you have scare/fear of Cancer then you have to adopt a healthy lifestyle which means eat healthy and avoid dangerous chemicals like tobacco and alcohol use. Sore throat from tonsillitis will settle down by itself in 1-2 weeks.

Answered 1/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have same symptoms in tonsillitis and throat cancer i'm 20 and smoke occasionally scared its cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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