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A member asked:
Well i stop smoking 3weeks ago could i have throat cancer ? i started smokin in january
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Not likely,: but not impossible. Have your doctor take a look to be sure.
Answered 8/25/2015
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Not likely: Not at all likely. Consult in person or on the HealthTap Concierge with an ENT specialist to rule it out. You'll likely find it's irritation from smoking, or that it's totally unrelated.
Answered 9/2/2015
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