Throat with phlegm and painful swelling is cancer, isn't it?

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Hello doctor! The doctor told me, my throat often has sputum, the swelling does not go away for a long time, I went to the doctor and said that I have sinusitis and gastroesophageal reflux but I can't take medicine. Is that a sign of throat cancer?
Bui Thi Ngoan (1989)
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Hello! Throat with phlegm and painful swelling are mainly symptoms of the nose, sinuses, and throat. Symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer are usually: Nose bleed, ringing in the ears, headache. Symptoms of throat cancer - larynx include: Swallowing, entanglement, hoarseness. However, you should see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Van Thai - Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.