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of the salivary gland is a disease in which
cancer (malignant) cells are found in the
tissues of the salivary glands. The salivary
glands make saliva, the fluid that is released
into the mouth to keep it moist and to help
dissolve food. Tumours of the salivary glands
comprise those in the major glands (parotid,
submandibular, and sublingual) or the minor
glands (oral mucosa, palate, uvula, floor
of mouth, posterior tongue, retromolar area
and peritonsillar area, pharynx, larynx, and
paranasal sinuses). |
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Salivary Gland Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment
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Patients
Forum On Tumors Of The Parotid Gland
This site is dedicated entirely to Parotid
Gland Tumors and Surgery. If you have
a parotid gland tumor and are faced with surgery,
this site will answer many of your questions
and concerns. Be sure to explore the
links at the left. |
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Adenoid
Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
(ACCOI)
ACCOI provides information on current research,
clinical trials, cancer facilities, alternative
medicine, organizations that help with expenses
for cancer treatment and other information
relevant to Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Has
a free email information group for ACC patients
and caregivers, and an online Doctors Forum
where doctors discuss ACC treatment and research. |
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Adenoid
Cystic Carcinoma Resource Center
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is a relatively rare
form of cancer. The most common site where
ACC is found is in salivary glands and other
head and neck sites. Primary tumors (the tumor
that first develops) of minor salivary gland
origin are relatively rare, accounting for
only 2-4% of all head and neck cancers, and
of these, approximately 35-55% are ACC. Because
it is most commonly found to be a slow growing
cancer, most people have years of life, even
in cases of more advanced tumor involvement. |
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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Alliance
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (AdCC) is a very
rare form of cancer that can exist in many
different body sites. It most often
occurs in the areas of the head and neck or
the breast. This site is a portal that
will give you access to informational pages,
research, chat groups, email groups, patient
database, and the support of members from
around the world. |
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