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ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Salivary Gland Cancer. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.

About the salivary glands

The salivary glands contain tissues that produce saliva. Saliva is important to the body because it:

• Helps keep the mouth moist

• Contains enzymes that begin breaking down food