Does throat cancer hurt?

Yes, it can cause persistent throat pain or difficulty swallowing, but many benign things do too. Please get it checked by a doctor to know the real cause.

It is honestly so terrifying when you start worrying about these things, I completely understand your fear. When my father was going through his diagnosis, the pain was there, but the anxiety was much worse. Please get a proper medical test done so you can get some peace of mind.

I remember when my uncle had a constant throat ache, we tried warm haldi milk and ginger teas thinking it was a normal cough. When the pain didn't go away even after two weeks, we went to the doc and found the real issue. Please don't rely on home remedies for a long-lasting throat pain.

Listen, don't stress too much and start googling symptoms late at night, it will only scare you. Most throat pain is just a common infection or acidity. Just book a quick appointment with a good doctor tomorrow and get it cleared up, chill.

From what I have seen in medical discussions here, pain is not always the first symptom, sometimes it is just a lump or a voice change that doesn't heal. Any symptom that stays for more than 2-3 weeks needs a professional doctor's look. Don't delay the checkup.