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Treatment of Stages IVA, IVB, and IVC 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 of stage IVA, stage IVB, and stage IVC salivary gland cancer may include the following:
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Fast-neutron or photon-beam radiation therapy.
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A clinical trial of chemotherapy with or without radiation 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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