keep an eye open for any lymph nodes on your neck that might be swollen. that is one of the classic symptoms of oral cancer. i had a chronic sore throat like you for several months as well. my docs treated me for sinus and allergies. after about two months i noticed that there were several enlarged lymph nodes on my neck. from that i was sent to a cancer ENT and the nodes were biopsied with a needle. i was also scheduled for a regular biopsy of the spot behind my tonsil. it was then confirmed that i had the cancer. i am now 9 mos post treatments and the cancer is gone. if you are in doubt, keep getting second and third opinions until you are satisfied.

i hope yours is not cancer and i don't want to scare you, but my radiation oncologist told me that oral cancer has been showing up over the last 10 years more than ever before in 20, 30 and 40 year olds. this cancer is obviously no longer targeting just the typical over 50 age group.