Salivary gland cancer
What is salivary gland cancer?
Salivary gland cancer starts in the cells of a salivary gland. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and risks in our guide to salivary gland cancer.
Risk factors for salivary gland cancer
Risk factors for salivary gland cancer include radiation exposure. Learn about salivary gland cancer risk.
Symptoms of salivary gland cancer
Symptoms of salivary gland tumours include a painless lump in your jaw or neck. Learn about the symptoms of salivary gland cancer.
Diagnosis of salivary gland cancer
Salivary gland cancer can be diagnosed or ruled out by tests including X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound and biopsy.
Grading salivary gland cancer
The grade of the salivary gland cancer gives an idea of how quickly the cancer is growing. Learn about the grading of salivary gland tumours.
Stages of salivary gland cancer
Salivary tumours are staged using the TNM system, which describes how far the cancer has spread in the body.
If salivary gland cancer spreads
Salivary gland cancer may spread to the lymph nodes, nerves and lungs. Learn where salivary gland cancer may spread.
Prognosis and survival for salivary gland cancer
The stage of salivary gland cancer has the most influence on prognosis and survival. Learn about other prognostic factors for salivary gland cancer.
Treatments for salivary gland cancer
Treatments for salivary gland cancer include surgery and radiation. Learn about treatment plans and options for salivary gland cancer.
Supportive care for salivary gland cancer
Supportive care can help you cope with dry mouth and changes to your appearance after salivary gland cancer treatments. Learn about supportive care.
Research in salivary gland cancer
Researchers are always learning more about salivary gland cancer and finding better ways to treat it.
Head and neck cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from salivary gland cancer in a certain time frame.
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