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Source: Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: March 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with salivary gland cancer.
Patients with salivary gland cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating head and neck cancer.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Radiosensitizers
Treatment for salivary gland cancer may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
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