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Salivary Gland Cancer

What Is Salivary Gland Cancer? | Symptoms and Diagnosis | Stages and Treatment | About Clinical Trials | Greenebaum Cancer Center

What Is Salivary Gland Cancer?

 

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Cancer of the salivary gland is a disease in which cancerous cells grow in the tissues of the salivary glands. The salivary glands function as part of the digestive system by producing saliva, a fluid released in the mouth that helps dissolve foods. Saliva also helps keep the mouth clean and moist.

The major salivary glands are in the face -- under the tongue, on the sides of the face in front of the ears, and under the jawbone. Several other salivary glands are located in the upper digestive tract.


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