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How is it checked that sore throat caused by laryngopharyngeal is not turning into laryngeal cancer or is one a sitting duck until it is too late.

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Surveillance: You need to be seen on a periodic basis by an otolaryngologist to look into your throat with a fiberoptic scope. If there is anything suspicious, it can be biopsied. Proper treatment of the condition will avoid the likelihood of something serious developing.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2016

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A member asked:

How is it checked that sore throat caused by laryngopharyngeal is not turning into laryngeal cancer or is one a sitting duck until it is too late.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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