It is not common that tumors will cause globus sensation, but in some rare cases, the feeling of a lump in the throat can actually be caused by a tumor that is growing in the throat. One type of cancer that has been linked to the globus sensation is Merkel cell carcinoma. This is one reason why a lump in the throat should not be ignored, but it is not a reason for panic since tumors will not be the cause in a large percentage of cases.

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