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A 33-year-old female asked:

Feeling of food stuck in one spot of throat. worse when i swallow and sometimes tingly. i have a history of anxiety and runny nose with post nasal drip comes and goes. what are the odds of this being throat cancer in a 34 year old female non-smoker?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
Throat cancer is unlikely, however, it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Post-nasal drip and HPV infection are likely possibilities. It would be prudent to see an ENT doctor. Wish you good health!
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