Throat Cancer Symptoms

Throat cancer symptoms vary from person to person and depend on where the cancer first develops. Early signs of throat cancer may include:

• Hoarseness or other change in the voice
• Difficulty swallowing or the feeling that something is caught in the throat
• Persistent sore throat
• Ear pain
• Lump in the neck
• Cough
• Breathing problems
• Unexplained weight loss

These symptoms do not always mean you have throat cancer. However, it is important to discuss them with your doctor, since they may signal other health problems.