Salivary gland cancer is a rare disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the salivary glands.
There are hundreds of minor (small) salivary glands lining parts of the mouth, nose, and larynx that can be seen only with a microscope. Most small salivary gland tumors begin in the roof of the mouth (palate).
Cancer of the pharynx (also called pharyngeal or throat cancer) forms in the tissues of the hollow tube inside the neck which starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the windpipe and esophagus. There are three types of throat cancer:
The Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department provides comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation for patients afflicted with cancers arising in the head and neck, such as:
There is strong evidence that an individual’s risk of developing cancer can be substantially reduced by healthy behavior: not using tobacco, getting sufficient physical activity, eating healthy foods in moderation, and participating in cancer screening according to recommended guidelines. If we can effectively promote healthy behaviors, much of the suffering and death from cancer can be prevented or reduced.
One-third of all cancer deaths in the United States each year are linked to diet and physical activity, including being overweight or obese
Some diet and exercise recommendations developed by the American Cancer Society’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee and approved by the American Cancer Society National Board of Directors are:
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