Hypopharyngeal Cancer - Symptoms

Symptoms

Symptoms of Hypopharyngeal Cancer include:

  • Swollen lymph nodes in the neck (first sign of a problem in half of all patients)
  • Sore throat in one location that persists after treatment
  • Pain that radiates from the throat to the ears
  • Difficult or painful swallowing (often leads to malnutrition and weight loss because of a refusal to eat)
  • Voice changes (late stage cancer)

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