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If u had throat cancer would u be able to eat or drink anything bc i heard ur throat closes up ?

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Not necessarily: Throat would close up only with advanced cancer. In early stages the disease may be asymptomatic. At your age, it is very unlikely that you have throat cancer. Visit this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oral-and-throat-cancer/basics/symptoms/CON-20042850

Answered 3/12/2020

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