Hi, I am 56, weighs 155, 34 yrs. of age, just had a baby 2months ago and breastfeeding right now. As far as I know I am a healthy person, the only thing is, I am always getting throat infection, yearly infact. I was tested by it last few weeks ago but it was negative but  my throat is sore right now, my right cheek is a bit swollen, my lower back tooth on my right is hurting and my ear is plugged. Could this be a throat cancer? Told my doctor that I want to see an ENT but she wont refer me.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Having throat infection once a year is acceptable. Please take precautions and do warm water gargle twice daily for a week, and you will start feeling better. You can get a throat swab done if it worsens in 3 days time. It is not cancer, and you should not think of it. Since you just had a baby therefore it is important to protect your baby from infection. Please avoid exposure to dust pollution and stay away from extreme temperatures. Taking medicines should be after asking your doctors since you are breastfeeding your baby. Please do not worry.