While this is, therefore, not usually anything to worry about, a sore throat that persists for three weeks or longer should be investigated. This is because it could be a sign of tonsil cancer - a ...

Other health conditions that can cause sore throat are reflux, tonsil stones, muscle tension, and mononucleosis, also known as mono. Acid reflux can cause heartburn and if the acid reaches the throat ...

However, while it's generally not a cause for concern, a sore throat that doesn't clear up after three weeks could indicate tonsil cancer, a type of mouth cancer. The Mouth Cancer Foundation's ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He’s in treatment, but it’s been tough.

Those first signs of throat cancer led to a CT scan, which confirmed a grape-size cancerous mass in his right tonsil. “It was like a cosmic punch to be told at age 63 and in excellent health that I ...