Symptoms of throat cancer include hoarseness, unexplained weight loss, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, and earache. reports The Daily Mail cited the views of experts from cancer research charity Cancer Research UK and British National Health Service oncologist Peter Johnson.
According to Cancer Research UK, a hoarse voice that doesn’t return to normal within three weeks could be a sign of throat cancer. Another common symptom is difficulty swallowing food. Some people also report a burning sensation when they try to swallow food.
Since the larynx is located at the entrance to the trachea, the growth of a cancerous tumor in this area can make breathing difficult and cause shortness of breath. In some cases, a persistent cough may also develop. Experts added that weight loss is a common symptom of many types of cancer. However, in laryngeal cancer, the immediate cause may be malnutrition – refusal to eat is often associated with pain when swallowing.
One of the unobvious symptoms of the development of tumors in the larynx is earache. The fact is that the nerves in the head and neck area are interconnected. If they are affected, the localization of pain can be felt differently.
Dr. Johnson noted that early detection of cancer increases the chance of a cure. If one (or more) of these worrisome symptoms appear, he recommends making an appointment with your oncologist as soon as possible.
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Source: Gazeta
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