I've been a heavy smoker for nearly ten years (I've since quit, but my throat hasn't). I've been a heavy drinker for most of that time too (and since quit). I'm 27, and terrified that I may have throat cancer. It's just constantly sore. I even wake during the night with the pain sometimes. Please help, I don't know what to do. I've been to see the doctor but he was useless, he simply perscribed patches to get me away from the smokes. It's been like this for well over a year now.

First of all I am so glad you stopped smoking. Congrats. Sounds like it is time to change drs. You are still young and I hope that you don't have cancer. I had a cousin that had it and he now talks with a machine to his neck. He worked in a casino around smoke for yrs. I hope you give up drinking too. Gl with your health.

I have a friend who has had the same sypthoms that you are experienceing and he went to the doctor and they reccommend that he see a dentist. He did go and they told him to not drink or smoke anymore and it would reduce the chances of him developing cancer of the mouth. it has been a long going process. So my advice to you is make a appointment with you dentist and see what he/she may have to say. The out come of my friends illness is questionable to wether or not it will ever be good. He also drank and smoked for years. I wish you the best of luck but make that appointment please.

first of all congrats at giving up smoking, there quite a few symptoms related to throat cancer here are a few,

a persistant sore throat
lumps on the neck
hoarseness in the voice
mouth sores that wont heal
difficulty in swallowing
unexplained bleeding in the mouth
weight loss
there are also lots of web site u can look up relating to this problem although a visit to your doctor will put your mind more at rest if you have got cancer the earlier you get treatmant the better the cure good luck

I don't really know the exact symptoms of throat cancer as they differ from person to person, but I do know the Homeopathic Remedies which can cure it !
1.ARSENICUM ALBUM 200. 3 drops in a sip of water once a day.
2.PHOSPHORUS 30. 3 drops in a sip of water three times a day.always take these medicines on an empty stomach meaning at least 30 minutes after or before meals and avoid chocolates coffee mints and red meat while you are taking Homeopathic Medicines !
God Bless you and take care

go to another dr . get a 2nd opinion straight way. this sounds serious

I agree that getting a second opinion is VITAL! Many people with this type of symptoms experience sore throat and hoarseness. Those are the most common symptoms. Other symptoms include an earache, swelling of the neck, spitting up blood and a bad cough.

Please see another doctor. Don't let a bad experience with one doctor affect your health.