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I have had a nagging sore throat for about a month. my doctor says its not my tonsils. i'm worried about throat cancer. the doctor says there is no evidence of cancer. what should i do?
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Depends: You can consider seeing an ENT specialist if you continue to have symptoms.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Exam: You should have the throat examined with a camera by an ent. Another possibility is TMJ joint pain. Read my previous answer about TMJ for details.
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