Research is increasing regarding what we know about hypopharyngeal cancer. Scientists are learning more about its causes.
Following are common risk factors for the disease:
Smoking/Chewing tobacco
Heavy alcohol use
Eating a diet without enough nutrients
Having Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms
These and other symptoms may be caused by hypopharyngeal cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms.
A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
A sore throat that does not go away
Ear pain
A lump in the neck
Painful or difficult swallowing
A change in voice