Discover how MRI and Doppler imaging boost accuracy in identifying malignant salivary gland tumours. Read more.

Depending on the stage of your salivary gland tumor and the effects it’s having on your body, your physician may recommend a combination of treatment options. The right treatment for you also depends ...

When salivary glands undergo high-dose external-beam radiotherapy during treatment, it can result in patients experiencing xerostomia and dysphagia. These conditions can lead to several problems, ...

Salivary gland cancer is most likely to begin in the parotid gland, but especially if left untreated it may spread to the lymph nodes, lungs, and bones. Salivary gland cancers often begin in the ...

Parotid gland tumors develop in the parotid gland, which is the largest of the salivary glands. While many of these tumors are benign, most salivary gland cancers begin in the parotid gland. The ...

Salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into a person’s mouth. Saliva helps make food moist, making it easier for people to chew, swallow, and digest. Saliva also helps keep the mouth clean. A ...

A salivary gland stone -- also called salivary duct stone -- is a calcified structure that may form inside a salivary gland or duct. It can block the flow of saliva into the mouth. The majority of ...

Salivary gland tumors are rare forms of cancer. There are different forms of salivary gland cancers, each with unique features. Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma is one of the types of salivary ...

Fluid draining from the ear A lump (usually painless) in the area of the ear, cheek, jaw, lip, or inside the mouth Difficulty opening your mouth widely or swallowing Numbness or weakness in the face ...

Fred Hutch Cancer Center is a leading center in the treatment of salivary gland cancer. Together, our scientists and clinicians — from Fred Hutch and UW Medicine — provide hope for those with salivary ...