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Probablity of getting throat cancer
I am a light smoker , smoked 3-4 cigarettes per day for past 5 years. Recently i have been having dull pain in my neck and throat. I have undergone course of antibiotics and anti allergics but there is no respite. What are the chances of getting throat cancer. Are there other diseases that might be causing the same symptoms?
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Dr. Palaniappan Ramanathan
Surgical Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Chances of cancer depends on each individuals body and genes. Smoking definitely causes cancer. Avoid tobacco in any form. Taking antibiotics for sore throat and at the same time smoking will not help to improve your symptoms. Saline gargles must help. There are many diseases causing dull pain in throat.
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Consult an ENT specialist
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Avoid tobacco and forceful coughing
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