Could scar tissue in throat turn into cancer since i am a smoker? i have had an upper gi and i was diagnosed with gerd and h. pylori. there is scar tissure in my throat, which causes me to have a very hard time swallowing food, liquid, saliva. could smoki

Smoking : Smoking is a cancer causing habit. With your concurrent medical conditions, you are at risk for developing the full spectrum of cancer. Nodules can grow on the scar tissue present on your throat. It is important that smoking does not focus on one area of tissue and cause a tissue change. But tissues that are constant contact with the chemicals will be weakened, can get irritated and are at higher risk for developing abnormal growths. Stop smoking, you are still young and research shows that after about 5-10 years, your lungs will return to a normal state of health.

Yes: To put in bluntly, you are a prime candidate to get throat cancer. A constant irritation to your throat from stomach acid combined with smoking can transform that irritated tissue into cancer cells. The answer is quite simple: stop smoking, change to a healthy lifestyle, exercise, lose weight if you are overweight, see your doctor regularly.