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Throat cancer
What is tests to conform throat cancer .and what are signs of throat cancer.
What is costs for test
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Clinical examination is needed and if necessary biopsy.
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There is no fixed test other than biopsy of a lesion which can confirm head and neck cancers
The signs are any visible neck mass, change in voice , any ulcers in throat or difficulty in swallowing usually
The costs vary on the site affected and the test ordered
A simple clinical examination is the first step
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Throat is a layterm it has 3 parts
Oropharynx
Hypopharynx and larynx
Needs Indirect laryngoscopy videolaryngoscopy and upperGI scopy to completely examine it
Symptoms can be nothing or pain while swallowing, bad breath, blood in saliva sputum or difficult swallowing, excessive saliva or secretions, altered voice ,pain radiating to ear
Next Steps
meet ENT surgeon or oncologist for evaluation
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majority are due to tobacco or alcohol
abstain if habituated
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