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Rochester, NY
A 45-year-old female asked:

Sore throat, feeling like there is a lump when i swallow, left tonsil is double in size to right. left side is also very red. voice is hoarse. cancer?

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Dr. Charles Gordon
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Sore throat: Much more likely infection which is treated via an antibiotic. If that doesn't do it do see an ENT specialist pronto who can evaluate thoroughly. Good luck!
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