Swallowing Issues Or Hoarseness
The first step to #SpotandSurvive is to know cancer signs & symptoms
these warning signs and symptoms
Lingering hoarseness and difficulty swallowing are common symptoms of laryngeal cancer. Finding these symptoms early improves your odds of successful treatment. Discover what to look for below, and remember: knowing and spotting cancer signs and symptoms early can save your life.
- Pain when swallowing food (57)
- Hoarseness with a husky or low voice that lasts more than two weeks (14)
- Feeling like something is pressing on your throat or stuck in your windpipe
- Pain in the tongue or jaw
- Voice pitch change in adults lasting more than 2 weeks (58)
- Throat pain (14)
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