Val Kilmer, the legendary Hollywood actor, died at 65 from pneumonia following a decade-long battle with throat cancer diagnosed in 2014, which led to intense treatments. Although he was eventually cancer-free, Kilmer faced lasting health issues impacting his speech and breathing. The article advises on recognizing early symptoms of throat cancer, often mistaken for minor ailments, highlighting signs like persistent hoarseness, swallowing difficulties, and neck lumps. Experts urge prompt medical attention if symptoms persist beyond two weeks to ensure early detection and treatment.
"One of the early signs are changes to your voice like a hoarseness or gravelly sound which persists for a number of weeks with no additional signs of flu," Dr. Gareth Nye, a biomedical science lecturer at the University of Salford, told Yahoo Life.
Experts say that if you experience any of the symptoms above for longer than two weeks, it's time to get checked by a doctor.
Kilmer was eventually declared cancer-free, but he spoke publicly about the lasting effects of the illness and its treatments on his health.
Throat cancer often flies under the radar in its early stages, with symptoms typically not showing up until the disease has progressed.
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