Salivary Gland Cancer

There are three major salivary glands called as the parotid gland, sub-lingual gland and sub mandibular gland. Malignant cells growing from these glands may lead to salivary gland cancer. Salivary gland cancer is a rare type of cancer contributing to be only 1 % of the over all head and neck cancers.

Individuals with Salivary gland cancer often notice firm, painless, movable swelling either in front of the ears, under the chin, or on the floor of the mouth additionally they also experience weakness, numbness face, neck jaw and mouth, difficulty in opening the mouth and moving the facial muscles, trouble swallowing, slight raise in body temperature and some times even ulcer like formation in oral cavity.

Although the exact cause of the cancer is not known, some of the risk factors are individuals older than 55 years of age, chronic smoking, radiation exposure, and occupational hazard. Surgical removal of the tumor is the considered to be the ideal treatment choice in patients with Salivary gland tumors.

Found 164 Doctors for Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment in Kolkata

Dr. Prabir Bijoy Kar ? (Dr. Prabir Bijoy Kar - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Prabir Bijoy Kar

MBBS, MS, FAIS

Surgical Oncologist

90

Kalitala Rd, Near SBI Bank

Kalikapur, Kolkata

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06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Fee : 1200
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Dr. Supratim Bhattacharyya ? (Dr. Supratim Bhattacharyya - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Supratim Bhattacharyya

MBBS, MS, M Ch (Surgical Oncology)

Fellowship - MIS Surg Oncology & Robotic Surgery

Fellowship in MIS Surgery

Surgical Oncologist

99, VIP Park, Premises No. BMC-AS/331/F,BL-BB,

Prafulla kanan, Krishnapur

Kestopur, Kolkata

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06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Fee : 1000
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Premises No. 99

Satnam Apartment, 310, Jessore Rd

Lake Town, Kolkata

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Dr. Rahul Agarwal ? (Dr. Rahul Agarwal - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Rahul Agarwal

MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology)

Surgical Oncologist

1st Floor, One Sunny Park

Sunny Towers, 43, Ashutosh Chowdhury Ave

Ballygunge, Kolkata

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Fee : 1200
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Dr.Sanjay Sen ? (Dr.Sanjay Sen - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr.Sanjay Sen

MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology)

Surgical Oncologist

360 , Pancha Sayar Rd

Sahid Smirity Colony

Panchasayar, Kolkata

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Fee : 800
Dr. Suvendu Maji ? (Dr. Suvendu Maji - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Suvendu Maji

MBBS, MS, DNB (Surgical Oncology)

Surgical Oncologist

56, Nehru Children Museum

Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Bhowanipore, Kolkata

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Dr. Shaikat Gupta ? (Dr. Shaikat Gupta - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Shaikat Gupta

MBBS, MS, FRCSEd

Surgical Oncologist

58

Canal Circular Road

Kankurgachi, Kolkata

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Dr. Shouptik Basu ? (Dr. Shouptik Basu - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Shouptik Basu

MS, DNB, MCh (Surgical Oncology AIIMS), MNAMS

Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery

Fellowship in Robotic Surgery

Surgical Oncologist

P- 118

C.I.T Road , Scheme VIM

Phool Bagan, Kolkata

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Fee : 1250
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Mahatma Gandhi Road, Cancer Hospital

Greater Bakul Bithi

Thakurpukur, Kolkata

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09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Dr. S K Bala ? (Dr. S K Bala - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. S K Bala

MBBS, MS, DNB (Gen Surg), DNB (Surgical Oncology)

Surgical Oncologist

BE-136 , AA-I

Near Biswa Bangla Convention Center

Newtown, Kolkata

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Fee : 1100
Dr. Gautam Mukhopadhyay ? (Dr. Gautam Mukhopadhyay - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Gautam Mukhopadhyay

MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology)

Surgical Oncologist

172 , Motilal Nehru Road

Priya Cinema , Behind Deshapriya Park

Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata

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03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
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Dr. Samindra Nath Basak ? (Dr. Samindra Nath Basak - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Samindra Nath Basak

MBBS, MS, DNB

Surgical Oncologist

1/402, Gariahat Raod

Raja Subodh Chandra Mallick Rd

Jodhpur Park, kolkata

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Block-A, Scheme-L11 P-4, 5

Beside Dhakuria Bridge

Dhakuria, kolkata

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02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Fee : 1000
Dr. Jaydip Biswas ? (Dr. Jaydip Biswas - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Jaydip Biswas

MBBS, MS, DMRT, FRCS, FACS, FAIMS, FAIS, FICS

Surgical Oncologist

Plot DG 4 , Premises No. 03 - 358

DG Block , Action Area ID

Newtown, kolkata

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02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Fee : 1800
Dr. Saurav Kumar Ghosh ? (Dr. Saurav Kumar Ghosh - Surgical Oncologist) : Profile

Dr. Saurav Kumar Ghosh

MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh (Surgical Oncology)

Surgical Oncologist

Rajarhat Main Road

Taltala, Jyangra

Baguiati, Kolkata

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Fee : 550

30-D , College Street

Opposite Medical College Gate No - 3

College Square, Kolkata

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Frequently Asked Questions
It is generally possible to live without a salivary gland, as the remaining glands may compensate for the loss of function. However, a person may experience changes in their saliva production or taste.
Salivary cancer can spread to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, or liver.
Salivary gland cancer is relatively rare, accounting for about 6% of all head and neck cancers.
Third stage salivary cancer is characterized by the presence of cancer that has spread beyond the salivary gland to nearby tissues or lymph nodes.