
Throat Cancer
What you need to know about throat cancer

What puts you at risk for throat cancer?
- Smoke or chew tobacco
- Drink alcohol excessively
- Have nutritional deficiencies from a diet low in fruits and vegetables
- Suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Are exposed regularly to toxic substances such as asbestos or nickel
- Contract viruses such as HPV or Epstein-Barr (EBV)
- Men
- Over the age of 65
- African American
What does throat cancer feel like in the beginning?
- Changes in your voice or ability to swallow
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat lasting weeks
- Persistent cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Lumps in the neck or throat
- Unexpected weight loss
- Swelling in the face or nose
I have a lump on my throat that hurts. Is it cancer?
- Biopsy
- Imaging
- Scoping
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