27f. 1 swollen tonsil, difficulty swallowing (a few times over past year, lasts a few days), throat not sore until after i touch it. smoke 1 pack/day & have had abnormal paps w/ mild changes for 6 years. how likely is cancer? what else could it be?

Need to examine: Unilateral tonisllar lesion warrants an assessment by an ENT doctor. You may start with your primary care doctor to ascertain if an ENT referral is needed. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!