10 Throat Cancer Symptoms

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Symptom #3: Difficulty Swallowing

Difficulty swallowing can present as the sensation that there is food stuck in the throat. Patients may often choke on food. The medical term for difficulty swallowing is dysphagia. In the early stages of throat cancer, the symptom is often mild and gradually worsens over time as the opening of the throat gets smaller.

Patients tend to change their diet and eating habits without realizing it as swallowing becomes more difficult. Affected individuals tend to take smaller bites of food and chew their food slowly and more carefully. As the tumor enlarges, they may progress to softer and more fluid foods.

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