Salivary Gland Cancer

Salivary gland cancer is a growth of malignant cells in the structures that produce saliva, above all in the parotid gland, although it can also affect the submandibular glands or the minor ones of the mouth and throat.

Common symptoms: A lump or swelling near the jaw, the ear, or the neck is usually noticed; at times pain, facial numbness, or difficulty moving part of the face appears.

When to see the doctor? It is advisable to have any lump that persists for several weeks, grows, or is accompanied by weakness in the face checked.

Which specialist treats it? The management is usually coordinated with a radiation oncologist or radiation therapist, who guide on the most appropriate approach. The most prudent thing in the presence of these signs is to seek a professional evaluation that clarifies the origin of the change.