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

Salivary gland problems can cause dry mouth, swelling, pain, or infection, often due to blockages, infections, or autoimmune disorders like Sjögren's syndrome.

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%.

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 ...

Salivary glands are located beneath your tongue and over your jawbone near your ear. Their purpose is to secrete saliva into your mouth to begin the digestive process (while making it easier to ...

Stage 0: The cancer cells are present in the salivary duct lining, but a tumor has not formed yet. Stage 1: The tumor is no greater than 2 centimeters (cm) and has not spread. Stage 2: The tumor ...

Stones can sometimes form in the salivary glands of the mouth. If a stone becomes large enough, it can block the gland, which can lead to pain and swelling. Salivary stones are rarely serious, and ...

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 ...

“This work is innovative because our use of sophisticated technologies to examine genomic and epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation will lead to new discoveries into salivary gland organogenesis ...

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 ...