Mount Olive, NC
A 22-year-old male asked:
exactly how rare is throat cancer in a 22 year old i don't drink or smoke?
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Dr. Vinod Shidham answered
Specializes in Pathology
Increasing recently.: Other than tobacco-smoking, hpv (human papilloma virus) is increasingly the cause of throat cancer.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
What is the likelihood of throat cancer as a recovering bulimic? Throat is always scratchy. Seeing specialist soon. I'm really worried.
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Dr. Richard Romano answered
Internal Medicine 9 years experience
Throat scratchy : The chances of a 20-year having throat cancer are very low. I am concerned with your mental health, often mental health is not bought up when speaking to the doctor. I suggest seeing a primary care doctor and talking about bulimia and your concern for the unlikely chance you have cancer.
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....make that VERY UNLIKELY that you have cancer. However, bulemia itself can be a lethal disease, so be sure you are recovering and have good medical care as you do so. Good luck!
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