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What is the risk of death if throat cancer is found in very early stages?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Low: Very early stage of head and neck cancer is curable . I am glad that you don't smoke. A couple of more things you can do- decrease your alcohol intake and hpv vaccination for you.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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