<s>[INST] ‏Hi doctor, My mother is suffering from severe pain in the throat since the past six months. We have been to a lot of physicians, and most of them seem to think it is a sore throat. But, the sore throat medications are not helping. One doctor suggested that the throat pain has got something to do with the acids secreted in the stomach, so she gave some medicines. The pills made her feel little better, but the symptoms returned when the tablets got over. She finds it difficult to swallow, and sometimes pain in the ear. She says that she feels that there is something in her throat. I am very scared that it might be cancer, as none of the medicines are helping her. [/INST] Hello. For further queries consult an ENT otolaryngologist --> </s>