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I've had a sore throat for 3 weeks now. it's a sharp pain down around the center. what could it be? throat cancer? i'm 20 and have smoked for 2 years.

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

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Unlikely: It is unlikely cancer. Cancer usually not painful, until very late stages, allergies or gerd are more likely to cause persistent sore throat in your age group. Check with you doctor. If it is due to gerd, than in a long run in number of years it might cause esophageal cancer unless well controlled on medication.

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Answered 4/25/2016

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A member asked:

I've had a sore throat for 3 weeks now. it's a sharp pain down around the center. what could it be? throat cancer? i'm 20 and have smoked for 2 years.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marianna Post answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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