Salivary gland cancer is a rare type of head and neck cancer in the salivary glands which make saliva and then empty the saliva into openings in the mouth called ducts. Doctors diagnose salivary gland cancer using a physical exam, imaging tests, and a biopsy.

Symptoms

  • A lump in the ear, cheek, jaw, lip, or mouth
  • Fluid draining from ear
  • Trouble swallowing or opening the mouth widely
  • Numbness, weakness, or pain in face

Treatments

Treatment can include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of the three.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Our multidisciplinary team brings together experts who collaborate on your unique head and neck cancer care from consultation through treatment and follow-up.
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The Department of Radiation Oncology at Boston Medical Center is committed to providing expert, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Our team of skilled radiation on…
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As one of the oldest and most renowned oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) departments in the United States, our service at BMC specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide arr…
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The OMFS Oncology team at BMC offers unique expertise for patients with tumors of the jaw, mouth, and face. Our holistic experience spans diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction,…