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Treatment of Stage I Salivary Gland Cancer
Source: Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: March 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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Treatment for stage I salivary gland cancer depends on whether the cancer is low-grade (slow growing) or high-grade (fast growing).
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If the cancer is low-grade, treatment may include the following:
Surgery with or without radiation therapy.
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Fast-neutron radiation therapy.
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If the cancer is high-grade, treatment may include the following:
Surgery with or without radiation therapy.
A clinical trial of chemotherapy.
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A clinical trial of a new local therapy.
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Use our clinical trial search to find NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are accepting patients. You can search for trials based on the type of cancer, the age of the patient, and where the trials are being done. General information about clinical trials is also available.
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