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Cancer of the nose and throat
Cancer can arise at any site in our body. Therefore most cancers are different diseases . As a result they require different treatments. yet some parts of the body may be lumped together such as Head and Neck cancers(includes Cancers of the Nose, Throat and Mouth) because the surface lining cells for this region is squamous cells which give rise to a common pattern of behavior and common Treatment
Dr. Sewa Legha reviewed this
52 year experience in Medical Oncology
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Cancer of the nose and throat?
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A 20-year old female asked:
What is the cancer of nose and throat?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I have a throat have feels like I have something in there and it prevents me from breathe sometimes can this be a sign of throat cancer or anxiety throat? but I can still breathe from my nose perfectly fine?
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A 32-year old male asked:
My brother in law has stage 4 cancer spread from nose to throat and neck, but not any futher has had chemo and radiotherpy ( 6 weeks), if cured what chances of coming back, at this is stage what percentage does cure it if any?
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A 32-year old female asked:
For many yrs used face wash that had triclosan in it.Am i at more risk of nasal/throat cancer?Sometimes got in mouth and in nose from washing face.
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A 25-year old male asked:
When I blow my nose I have bloody boogers, I clear my throat and have blood streaks 25 yrs old 9 yr smoke history, lung cancer??
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can Ear Nose and Throat specialists treat thyroid disorders or cancer? And can a thyroid specialist also treat thyroid problems?
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A 20-year old female asked about a 35-year old female:
Runny nose, headaches, cough for 2 months, bad allergies. Complains of tickle feeling in throat. Cough is worse at night. Worried? Cancer? Thanks!
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A 23-year old female asked:
When I eat foods feel stuck n my throat. ENT doc put a lil scoop down my nose n my throat n red it was red/swollen. Could this lead to Cancer the refl?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Persistant sore throat for 6 months and blood from throat and nose could this be symptoms of throat cancer. No lump like feeling in neck only pain.
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A 43-year old male asked:
Sore throat, stuffy nose & cough for 4 weeks. Unprecedented length of time for me. No fever. Every levels good. Should I start to suspect cancer?
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A member asked:
I have sore lymph nodes from mono for 4 months. Ent put a scope down my nose into my throat and said no cancer. Would that mean lymphoma is ruled out?
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A 25-year old female asked:
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A 33-year old female asked:
Feeling of food stuck in one spot of throat. Worse when I swallow and sometimes tingly. I have a history of anxiety and runny nose with post nasal drip comes and goes. What are the odds of this being throat cancer in a 34 year old female non-smoker?
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A 29-year old female asked:
For 2 days I have had dried blood in nose & i clear throat a few streaks of blood in mucus spit out. Clear chst X-ray 3 mth ago. Causes? Lung cancer?
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A 33-year old male asked:
My ent doctor scoped me in my throat and up my nose and checked my ears with a tool he said no pre cancer does that mean no oral cancer ?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Went to ENT and got camera up my nose doc said no throat cancer but couod they miss it 5 months agony throat sore to eat and drink ever hursts turning head docter admits back of throat is red and purple and something not right but cant find anythin?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I had a cold and cough for 3 week symptoms went away for a week. Now I'm sick again sneezing blocked nose&sore throat 33 wk preg lung cancer likely?
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A 64-year old female asked:
I had a benign mengimoa 50 % removed then 28 treatments of radiation. Can the radiation cause throat cancer or does it stay only in the head .
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A male asked:
Do i have thyroid cancer.? I have pain in my throat the feeling of having a cut inside my throat i have headaches on different parts of my head mild
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A 20-year old male asked:
I had a hard fixed lump in my back head that incresed in size for 2 months.but few days ago it shrinked and is almost gone now.also I had post nasal drip.which probably resulted in cobblestone throat( a lump in back of throat).or could it be cancer?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I'm 18, woke up with chest pain, hard to breathe. Lower throat feels swollen, post nasal drip that hasn't stopped for years. Coughing. Cancer ??
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A 62-year old male asked:
I have had post nasal drip due to always being in air conditioned places in Florida due to is high heat and humidity. I have a scratchy throat.Cancer?
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A 22-year old male asked:
23,smoking for 7mths. Whenever I swallow with my head down,right side of throat hurts.Pain feels lumpy/muscular.Possible throat cancer?
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A 20-year old male asked:
If I have plantar warts on my feet is it possible for the hpv to spread to other parts of my body like my throat and give me a higher risk of head and neck cancer?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Sides of throat hurt whn i touch or turn my head no pain swallowing or cough. Jst started ths mornin? No fever lymphoma? Throat cancer? Thyroid normal
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A 21-year old female asked:
Could I have throat cancer if my ear, throat n head aches. Along with that the dr diagnosed me as having HPV but other tests say its benign n negative?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Sore throat with solids, 3 white dots on back of throat md says he doesn't see.Md says post nasal drip take claritin, worried white dots are cancer?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Does hoarsenesswith cancer come and go?for a few weeks I have had trouble talking and I have to clear my throat to talk I have post nasal drip & gerd
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A 24-year old male asked:
Had an MRI scan on head and neck, was wondering would the scan show any tumors or cancer such as brain tumor lymphoma throat cancer etc?
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