Some early symptoms of salivary gland cancer include trouble swallowing and a lump. Most small tumors start at the roof of your mouth, while major tumors of the salivary glands usually happen in ...

Alan Ho is a medical oncologist who also researches new drug therapies for people with difficult-to-treat salivary cancers. There are several ways to treat salivary gland cancer, depending on the ...

A new government health campaign is warning Scots to keep an eye out for possible symptoms of head and neck cancer.

Daniel Morrison, 38, from Cambuslang, credits early detection of salivary gland cancer for his recovery and time with his ...

Chemo mouth is a common side effect of undergoing chemotherapy. Dr. Rajiv Saini of Texas discusses the symptoms, risks and best treatments for the harmful condition.

Afterward, your tongue might be numb on the affected side. This is usually temporary and lasts from a few weeks to a couple of months. Minor salivary gland cancer can occur in your lips, tongue, roof ...

Radioiodine treatment, often used in the treatment of thyroid cancer, is also associated with salivary gland obstruction ... Traditional treatments of salivary gland obstruction have focused largely ...

Only about 1% of salivary stones form in these glands. Most people who have a blocked salivary duct experience symptoms of pain and swelling during mealtime. However, you can have a blocked ...

Background: The aim of this prospective study is to investigate the long-term effects of chemotherapy on the oral health of children with a primary focus on salivary gland function. Methods ...

One year later, persistent salivary complaints were present in 87 of the patients. The longer elapsed time allowed for continued progression of gland degeneration. More severe symptoms develop ...

Around 1,300 new cases are diagnosed each year, making head and neck cancer Scotland’s sixth most common cancer.