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Can throat ulcers turn cancerous?
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No, but: While ulcerations in the throat from infections or from acid burns (reflux) won't turn into cancers, some cancers of the throat present as an ulcer; these are cancers from the start. If you have a throat ulcer you should have it checked by your doctor or by an ENT specialist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Yes. You need endoscopy and possible biopsy.
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