So it turns out I don't have cancer

[sombrefan]

Which is always good to hear. The consultant said there was no major problems with my throat, it look flushed but that was about it. Also said that he wouldn't have known I was a former heavy smoker from looking at my throat. So I have to drink more water and cover my head with a towel and hover over some steaming water for ten minutes. Still have the bloody pain but at least I know it isn't major. Kinda glad I did go private as I don't think I could have waited another month.

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[sueworld2003.livejournal.com]

Good to know, but did he say what was still causing the symptoms?

[simonf.livejournal.com]

He seemed to think it was a combination of the side effects of giving up smoking, tension and not drinking enough water. The sore throat started about a month before I gave up smoking but that apparently that was due to some sort of viral infection. He said it should go after a while. If it gets worse, I'll go and seek advice again.