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Sore throat rhs and ear is partially sore. took photo & appears a white-head pimple at back of throat.. could this be ulcer or cancer? photo attached
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Likely not cancer.: Get checked for bacterial, viral or fungal infection. Take care!
Answered 10/21/2016
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