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Can throat cancer symptoms come and go? i'm wondering because i had some throat irritation and tightness that went away for 2 weeks and it's back now.

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Cancer unlikely: It is very unlikely that you have throat cancer. If the symptoms do not improve in a week or so, it would be prudent to see your doctor to ascertain the cause.

Answered 9/22/2015

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