What is Cancer of Salivary Glands?
This section gives patients and novice health professionals an important introduction to cancer of the salivary glands. It includes a discussion of risk factors and statistics about the disease. Easy-to-understand interactive diagrams explain cancer, and the anatomy and physiology of the salivary glands. Back to top Diagnosis The Diagnosis section focuses on recognizing symptoms, understanding investigations and tests, staging cancer of the salivary glands and evaluating prognosis. It describes the symptoms of cancer of the salivary glands, the methods used to detect it (e.g., physical examination, laryngoscopy, biopsy, x-ray, barium swallow, CT scan, MRI scan, dental consultation) and the various factors that influence prognosis. Illustrative graphics and animations reveal how different stages describe the extent of the disease and predict how likely the cancer is to progress. Back to top Treatments The Treatments section discusses both treatment decision-making and the details of eac
