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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Chemo And Enlarged Tonsil

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Dr. Prasad Akole MD

Hi I'm 4 months post chemo radiation for left tonsil HPV positive p16. Also had 1 left lymphnode 2NA involved.All looks clean on first scan, but recently I get some bright blood from back of throat ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad Akole ( Critical Care Specialist)
Dr. Dr. Klarida Papaqako MD

Hi as i got to know this circle part on tonsil is tonsil fold but i am not sure what is it? I have no pain and no problem in swallowing but my concern is that it is only on the right side tonsil area ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dr. Klarida Papaqako ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

I have one swollen tonsil and and on my way to seeing an ent for the problem. Other than Tonsil Cancer would there be any other causes for only one tonsil to become infected and enlarged? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Nephrologist)
Dr. Naveen Kumar MD

What part of this tonsil is cancer the whitish color around the tonsil or the bump on it? Because my tonsil are very enlarged and are white and pink like this one.. Could it be cancer? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar ( ENT Specialist)
Dr.  Deepak Sundriyal MD

My husband has had Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the tonsil ...radical neck dissection, chemo and radiation ...it returned showing up on the face and jaw....could not do surgery because he was having a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Sundriyal ( Oncologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

My dad has 4th stage tonsil cancer. Has taken 30 radiations and 8 chemo cycles till now. The tumour on his right tonsil has reduced partially. Doctors are saying that operation is not possible. And ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

My tonsil cancer was removed via chemo and radiation in August 2012. However, there was metastasis to the lungs, which until recently was under control. However, the tonsil cancer has returned and the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
Dr. Ernest Ndifor MD

been diagnosed with tonsil cancer and begins treatment soon. He just got heart clearance for treatment of chemotherapy and radiation. My issue is I am questioning the drug cisplatin for his chemo or I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ernest Ndifor ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shruti Khatana MD

my mouth such as sore s, hit or had any facial accidents. In 2000, I had Tonsil cancer and had one tonsil removed and had over two months of radiation & chemo. In 2007, 08 & 10, I worked as a Security ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shruti Khatana ( Dentist)
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal MD

with throat cancer? Primary tumor is in the tonsil. Also, do you know the cause of trismus, when he hasn t had any traditional treatment to date? (radiation or chemo not the cause..)Thanks for your time ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Sundriyal ( Oncologist)