You might think they’re unnecessary, because so many people have had their tonsils removed—but tonsils actually serve an ...

Tonsil cancer is the most common cancer of the oropharynx (the back of your throat). Several symptoms of tonsil cancer can mimic other illnesses, like the common cold or seasonal flu. That's why ...

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