Tonsil tissue is particularly good at trapping these particles as it has valleys and holes (called crypts) which increase its surface area," Simon Carney, Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck ...

It was almost certainly tonsil cancer, she said ... income for twice as long as we intended put us in a deep, years-long hole. By most outward appearances, we’re back to normal now.

The human body is composed of over 37 trillion cells, each with a limited lifespan. These cells are continuously replaced to ...

The human body is composed of over 37 trillion cells, each with a limited lifespan. These cells are continuously replaced to ...

However, some people see organs “reappear”, like Katy Golden who had her tonsils removed for a second time as an adult after they grew back over 40 years. One reason that tonsils may grow back ...

Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help with some ear issues she’d had since she was an infant. The procedure seemed to go well; her recovery was similar to that of ...

“I didn’t think it was a possibility," said Katy Golden, who had her tonsils taken out when she was 5 years old Getty A Michigan woman is detailing the shock she felt after learning her ...

When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He's in treatment, but it's been tough. Chemo makes him sick, and radiation is doing a number on his throat and salivary ...