just got a voicemail from my doctor telling me my blood work looked like it had isome infection in it. They called me in a z pack. my question is ive been going to the doc for the last few days with throat issues. Some swelling constant clearing of the throat. im a smoker and a chewing tobacco user. So my fears are cancer . If it had been cancer would they have known to say or would they treat it like an infection first
Hi there, Constant clearing of throat is called post nasal Chat Doctor.  If the cancer develops of vocal cords, one can have hoarseness of voice, throat pain etc. Unfortunately many times the symptoms of cancer and infection can be confused with. Usually the doctor will examine and prescribe and treat for infection if signs are of infection and no tumor or growth can be seen. In case the problem persists, they will re-examine with use of better scopes and make sure no malignancy or cancer is found anywhere. All said and done, Stop smoking if you donor want to invite cancer as smoking can bring on nearly all types of cancers and the most deadly ones.... Take care