When we fall ill, mouth ulcers and sore throats are common symptoms that emerge. However, if they don’t heal, it could be a sign of tongue, tonsils, or larynx cancers. So how can we accurately diagnose these cancers? We’ll be speaking to Dr Balachandran Appoo, consultant ENT, head and neck laser surgeon from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara to find out more about these cancers can be treated.

<p>When we fall ill, mouth ulcers and sore throats are common symptoms that emerge. However, if they don&rsquo;t heal, it could be a sign of tongue, tonsils, or larynx cancers. So how can we accurately diagnose these cancers? We&rsquo;ll be speaking to Dr Balachandran Appoo, consultant ENT, head and neck laser surgeon from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara to find out more about these cancers can be treated.</p>

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