Creator: Dr. Nithin Jayan
Keywords: salivary gland cancer, salivary gland tumours

Written by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Nov 27, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which specialist doctors treats salivary gland cancer?

A general surgeon performs the surgical excision. Oncologist would deliver the chemotherapy and radiotherapist plans radiotherapy.

2. Can complementary or alternative medicine treatments cure salivary gland cancers?

No complementary or alternative medicine treatments can cure salivary gland cancer.

3. Do patients who undergo radiation therapy experience fatigue?

Many people do. Complementary therapies can help you. Talk to your doctor before trying out methods like acupuncture, massage therapy etc.

Published on Jul 26, 2011
Last Updated on Nov 27, 2014

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