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Around sept. 2014 i had a very sore throat that went away without treatment, now i have a white patch behind tonsil that hasn't left since. cancer?
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Unlikely: From what you described, it is unlikely to be cancer. If the patch grows in size or bleeds, please see your doctor. Unrelated to your question; Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.
Answered 4/5/2015
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