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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:41 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Head and Neck Cancer(Free Handout)

Salivary Gland Cancer



Salivary gland cancers account for approximately 5% of all head and neck malignancies. The major salivary glands consist of the parotids, located just in front of the ears, the submandibulars, located just under the jawline, and the sublingual glands, which are located in the floor of the mouth. The minor salivary glands are located throughout the upper aerodigestive tract, mostly in the oral an...Read the full article
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