3. Feeling like something is stuck in the throat
Many patients who have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer report that they feel as if they have something lodged in their throats. It’s a very common symptom of this type of cancer and the reason is directly related to how cancer changes the structure of the esophagus. When healthy, the esophagus is a hollow tube that allows food to pass through easily.
However, when cancer develops, the mutant cells reproduce rapidly and can change the structure of the esophagus. Over time, the accumulated cells will collect and make the esophagus narrower. As a result, you could end up feeling as if you have something lodged in your throat. There are other conditions that can cause you to feel like you have something in your throat, such as postnasal drip or swollen tonsils; however, esophageal cancer could be to blame.