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Have i got tonsil cancer? i have a swollen left tonsil and i'm scared i had a cold /viral for almost 2 weeks and i'm a nurse myself
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Very unlikely: Throat or tonsilar cancer is very rare at your age (27). It also is not usually painful, doesn't cause cold symptoms. And such cancers don't usually first show up as tonsilar enlargement. But discuss with your doctor if you remain concerned.
Answered 11/28/2017
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