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Symptoms of Throat Cancer
There are different causes of throat cancer. However, if you have ever worked around or with any hazardous substance(s), including exposure to asbestos, it is very important to let your doctor(s) know and have all of your jobs and worksites listed to and for your medical provider.
Common throat cancer symptoms include:
- A sore throat that does not go away
- A painless lump on the lip, in the mouth, or in the throat
- A sore on the lip, in the mouth, or in the throat that persists
- Difficulty swallowing
- A change in the sound of the voice/hoarseness
- Trouble breathing
- Trouble speaking
- Pain in the ears
- Frequent headaches
- Sinuses that are blocked and will not clear
- Nose bleeds
- Pain in the upper teeth
- Swelling in the eyes
- Swelling of the jaw
- A lump or sore that does not heal
- Numbness or paralysis of face muscles
- Pain in the face or neck that does not go away
***These and other symptoms may be caused by throat cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. This is not an all-inclusive list, nor should this list be used to self-diagnose.
If you have been exposed to asbestos or if you have worked with asbestos, you and your loved ones may be at risk for throat cancer. If you notice that you have many of the throat cancer symptoms listed above, consult a doctor with your concerns. If you feel that asbestos exposure caused your throat cancer, our lawyers can further explain the risks of throat cancer from this exposure. Call our law firm today to discuss your risk of throat cancer and how our attorneys can help.
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