Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for Cancer is a disease that occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. It can then spread to surrounding tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of cancer that can affect the human body, with the symptoms often linked to where in the body the disease is.
However, symptoms can also be subtle and easily mistaken for signs of something less serious . According to one expert, a sore throat is one such symptom. If this sign is “persistent” it could be caused by head and neck cancer, a doctor said.
READ MORE: Young mum has just months to live after doctors misdiagnosed brain tumour A doctor warned that a sore throat could be a sign of head and neck cancer (Image: Getty Images) Speaking with Express.co.uk , Doctor Jiri Kubes - medical director of leading cancer treatment facility Proton Therapy Centre , explained more.
He said: “Head and neck cancer is the one of the fastest-growing types of cancer in the world and an early diagnosis can make a major difference to the chances of defeating it. “Some of the early symptoms can easily be mistaken for other common ailments, so it’s important to be aware of any changes to your body and address any concerns.” If your sore throat lasts more than two weeks it might be time to get it checked out, he said.
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