There are hundreds of types of salivary gland cancer -- —most are extremely rare. Learn about how they’re discovered, diagnosed, and treated.

If a stone becomes large enough, it can block the gland, which can lead to pain and swelling. Salivary stones are rarely serious, and a person can often remove them at home.

UTHSC group is regrowing glands By Jeremy T. Gerlach, Staff writerUpdatedJuly 27, 2015 9:49 p.m. Dr. Vidya Sankar shows where samples of salivary gland cells are taken on Judie Willette, who has ...

But, when salivary gland cancer is diagnosed at stage 1, the 5 year survival rate is 91%. When the cancer isn’t diagnosed until stages 3 or 4, the 5-year survival rate is between 39% and 65%.

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 ...

Also known as sialolithiasis, salivary gland stones can form calcified structures, leading to severe pain and inflammation. Written by: Varun Verma Updated at: Feb 16, 2023 13:15 IST ...

Like some other parts of the body, the salivary glands have what is known as “immune privilege,” meaning that even though they are infected, the immune system may not effectively clear pathogens ...