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So, i woke up with a red spot at the back of my throat and when i touched it with a qtip it was blood and i have a white spots on another dot in my my throat and i do have cobblestone throat! is it herpes or oral cancer, im so scared right now!?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

For sure this is not cancer, and it's very unlikely to be herpes. Most likely viral pharyngitis -- i.e. a kind of cold. Or Covid. Consider covid testing. See a doctor if you're in severe pain or have fever, or if these symptoms last more than a week. Good luck.

Answered 6/24/2023

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Assuming you do not smoke (anything) and do not abuse alcohol, chance of this being Oral Cancer its virtually nil. See a Dentist, ENT, Orr Oral Pathologist for an examination if you are still worried.

Answered 6/22/2023

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