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19/female/hpv, frequent smoker, sore throat on and off for 2 months, felt like was going to faint today. is throat cancer likely? is it curable?
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Possible: Head and neck cancer is more common if you drink and smoke. Smoke irritates the throat. Call 1-800-quit-now to get help with the cigs.
Answered 11/28/2017
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