Cancer of the salivary gland is not very common. Only about 2,500 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.
So, how do you know if you have salivary gland cancer? Will you suddenly start drooling or have a really dry mouth? How is salivary gland cancer usually diagnosed?
We went to head and neck surgeon Amy Hessel, M.D., for answers.
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