How to Detect the First Sign of Throat Cancer

At the first sign of throat cancer you want to be well aware of what your body is telling you. A proactive attitude to the disease is your best defense. You don't have to be a doctor or a medical professional to know what your body is trying to tell you. This article will help you detect the first sign of throat cancer if it happens in your life.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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  Become acutely aware of your voice. Many people describe the first sign of throat cancer as a change in the tone or quality of their speaking voice. The best way to discover this is to call someone you haven't spoken to for a few weeks or a month. This person has a better understanding of what your voice sounded like before and can be unbiased.

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  Watch your throat (not literally). If you have a sore throat, keep track of how long it stays. If it comes and goes frequently, or if it simply won't subside, that can be a first sign of throat cancer.

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  Pay attention to your cough. Do you have a cough or do you clear your throat often. When people look back, they often consider this the first sign of throat cancer. In fact, sometimes you do it so often it becomes a habit you don't even notice. Ask coworkers or relatives if this is a frequent habit of yours.

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  Feel your neck all over for lumps. Palpate gently, but deeply. This may not be the first sign of throat cancer, but if you can catch a lump before it's too late, you'll be much better off in the long run.