Forum Cancer

Hey, all! Has anyone experienced dealing with throat cancer? What were the symptoms that you noticed first?

Hi, my uncle was diagnosed with throat cancer and the first sign was a persistent cough, he initially thought it was just a bad cold.

Wow,, that's scary to think about. I've heard that difficulty swallowing and changes in voice can be other signs. Is that so?

Yes,, that's correct. He also had a change in his voice, and it became hoarse. And he would often complain that food got stuck in his throat.

I've read that throat cancer is more common in smokers and heavy drinkers, what about your uncle, was he a smoker?

He was a heavy smoker,. Doctors told us that tobacco use, including smoking, was one of the main risk factors.

This is indeed worrisome. It's crucial that we are all aware of the signs and make lifestyle changes to minimize risk. Thank you all for this enlightening discussion.