They are made of tissue and help the body's immune system by stopping bacteria and virus particles that are passing through your throat. Tonsil stones are created when food debris, bacteria and ...

Other health conditions that can cause sore throat are reflux, tonsil stones, muscle tension, and mononucleosis, also known as mono. Acid reflux can cause heartburn and if the acid reaches the throat ...

Cancer of the tonsil is a rare type of head and neck cancer. Cancer happens when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. Symptoms often include a painless neck lump and a sore ...

Locally advanced tonsil cancer means the cancer has grown outside the tonsils to nearby tissue. Advanced tonsil cancer means it has spread to other parts of the body. You might have: chemoradiotherapy ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He’s in treatment, but it’s been tough.