Q: Last year I started getting a bump on the side of my face. At first I thought it was a boil, but it didn't get red or hurt. It kept growing for many months, so I went to see a doctor, who referred ...

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) is a rare type of salivary gland cancer. Surgery and radiation therapy are the most common treatment options. CXPA develops from a noncancerous tumor called ...

A painless swelling near the jaw, or in front of the ear may seem harmless, but doctors warn it could be an early sign of a parotid tumour. While many of these tumours are non-cancerous, some can ...

Finding the right cancer care team can be stressful. Your team of MSK salivary gland cancer experts will ask about your treatment goals and choose the best treatments for you. Your salivary gland care ...

Polymorphous adenocarcinoma is a rare type of salivary gland cancer that usually occurs in small glands distributed throughout your mouth. The primary treatments are surgery and radiation therapy.

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common type of salivary gland cancer, but it’s rare. Only 1% of head and neck tumors are salivary gland cancer. Your salivary glands are small organs that make ...

Cannabis use disorder (CUD) was associated with a greater than fivefold increased risk for benign tumors of major salivary glands compared to not having CUD, a new retrospective study showed.