Throat cancer - symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment explained

Leading consultant ENT and head and neck surgeon, Mr Tony Jacob explains the signs to look out for with throat cancer, or head and neck cancer, and how it is treated.

[AnnieRegister]

You forget a sore throat that lasts longer than a few days. I just got diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer & I have had a sore throat for over a year, went to the E.R. many times and they NEVER listened or checked it: now it's too late!🙏

[MrPantss]

Can I just say, this doctor has a really nice voice and an excellent command of the English language. Very reassuring.

[donnagroussman]

I had throat cancer, I'm cancer free, thank you to my doctor

[lynnbaker]

As a former smoker, I worry about this because of the way that I used to smoke. I would drag the smoke halfway down my throat, ( as opposed to pulling it all the way into my lungs). I quit smoking after being a caretaker to three friends dying of smoking related illnesses. It's been 14 yrs. Fingers crossed 🤞.

[annaolapudidei]

God is a powerful God. Nothing is impossible through Him. 🙏🙏🙏

[fromwordstosounds]

Thank you very much for this. And you've got a wonderful voice for narration.

[bikotheanimator]

I don't hope I don't have cancer. I cant figure out what my problem is. I went to my dentist and oral surgeon last week to be evaluated about my recent dark spot in my mouth that has appeared again after years. The oral surgeon offered me a biopsy, and he said it would cost over $1, 000 with my insurance. I had so many health problems since 2008 when I graduated high school. As for the month and throat problem, the roof palate of my mouth turned dark brown/black in 2017 or 2018. I had a black doctor at the time. He told me nothing was wrong with my mouth and black people have darker gums. He ignored my symptoms. Months and years later, my tonsils have been completely swollen and they never went down. The back of my mouth is always red, and there are small lumps hidden below my tonsils. I did go to an otolaryngologist (ENT) last year. He looked and immediately said my tonsils need to be removed. I still think there is something more going on. I have also been dizziness with vertigo since February. I have a neurologist appointment on May 3. My mouth and throat has been red and swollen since 2017 or 2018. It looks hideous.

[nuggets]

I have had dysphagia for over a year now. I was even hospitalized at the beginning of this year because I lost so much weight from it. I was given an endoscopy and colonoscopy while I was there as well as 2 ct scans. They were actually looking for malignancies. I also had a barium swallow test a month later and no malignancies were found. Though I'm still concerned I have cancer that they may have missed. Only reason is because last 2 weeks I've been noticing a structural change in my Adams apple as well as pain in my neck jaw and ears. Also constantly feel like I have liquid just sitting at the top of my throat all the time. Going to see my Dr again in 2 days. Hopefully just an infection or something

[gcvoon]

excellent information on this subject. thanks very much.

[latingal]

Excellent explanation and beautiful voice.

[ravronz]

I wish i found your videos soon.. my mum has throat cancer because she was diagnosed late

[ahdimaz]

This was very helpful information. Thank you very much doctor! But it seems he forgot one risk factor of esophageal cancer which falls in this category and that is GERD.

[kingjobthedarklord]

I love you guys… we are all going to be alright… first things first we need to stop our destructive behavior .

[MrBentum]

Is there any difference between throat infection and throat cancer ?

[lawrencevincent]

The man is a genius..respect all the way.

[queenloveotic]

I'm become paranoid because of the video I'm watching right now about throat cancer. I'm 21 years old and I'm not a smoker or alcoholic but I was diagnosed in tonsillitis when I was 19 years old, I have symptoms and I hope this is not throat cancer sometimes my voice is changes I experience it's hard for me to speak sometimes, I feel the right side of my neck is different from the left side I feel isn't normal, I'm having hardship to swallow sometimes, before I will spit blood and I feel it's from my throat and sometimes it's hard for me to breathe. I'm afraid I want to be check but I don't want to be a burden to my family because we already have a lot of problems, so this concern I will entrust everything to the Lord that He will heal me. I hope and praying for healing for everyone.🙏

[FunnyStufflolh]

I thirnk that i have throat cancer i have difficulty swallowing and i have a sore throat that leads to head pain or ear pain i cough sometimes and my voice changed rappidly overnight and i have difficulty breathing more than usual

[salimrajah]

Sir l have polyps in my throat left side doctor said for surgery plz give me some advice n treatment plz

[djmaydraws]

Do you happen to read audiobooks as well? If not you should

[harimeesala]

My grandfather having throat cancer. We take him to hospital and doctors did chemotherapy and said now he is in fourth stage cancer spread inner parts of body. Now he can't stand on his own. Can you suggest any further treatements or home treatements.