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Can cancer cause dysphagia?
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Yes, but...: cancer can cause dysphagia, but there are many other potential causes of dysphagia besides cancer. Until a cause is isolated, dysphagia must be worked up by your doctor. It is often easily treatable. Do not delay. Good luck.
Answered 3/8/2015
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