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[|Human|] hi, ive been smoking since 17 years old, now 30, im a hypochondriac so basically when someone brings up info about a disease or a story about one i think im dying of it. the doctors laugh me off...one year ago i had a physical and going back for another one next week..but scared. the last few weeks (3) ive felt shortness of breath, and heartburn...my back always needs a massage because its a strong swimmers back. i work out 4 times a week for 1/2 an hour of cardio. i also feel weird sometimes all day because i drink a lot of wine, every day. there is the truth. when i went to the doctor last year- nothing! no STDS no cancer no nothing...does clearing me throat, feeling heartburn and feeling weirdness everyday cuz of drinks..does it mean i have lung or throat cancer? please help a little lost soul whos afraid
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing in. Anxiety after hearing about serious diseases is usual, but you must not think that you have got the disease and will die from it. Most diseases have an underlying cause and a disease like lung or throat cancer will usually occur in people abusing tobacco by smoking or chewing. If you stay away from smoking and chewing tobacco then your chance of cancer in lung or throat is reduced by more than 90 percent. The symptoms of lung cancer are the following cough that does not go away or gets worse. Chest pain that is often worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing. Hoarseness. Weight loss and loss of appetite. Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm)Shortness of breath. Feeling tired or weak. The symptoms of throat cancer are the followingAbnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds. Cough. Coughing up blood. Difficulty swallowing. Hoarseness that does not get better in 1 to 2 weeks. Neck or ear pain. Sore throat that does not get better in 1 to 2 weeks, even with antibiotics. Swelling or lumps in the neck. Having a cancer in lung or throat in you is unusual. Please do not worry.