Living with salivary gland cancer

Getting practical and emotional support can help you to cope with a diagnosis of salivary gland cancer. It can also help you with life during and after treatment. This includes information on sex and relationships, and helpful websites and books. 

Coping and support when you have salivary gland cancer

Coping with salivary gland cancer can be difficult. There are things you can do and people who can help you to cope with your diagnosis. 

Eating and drinking when you have salivary gland cancer

Salivary gland cancer and its treatment can affect how you eat. Radiotherapy to your head and neck can cause a dry mouth and loss of taste. 

Changes in your appearance due to salivary gland cancer

Surgery that involves your jaw, face or mouth may change the way you look. Your surgeon will do everything they can to minimise this.

Sex and relationships after treatment for salivary gland cancer

How salivary gland cancer and its treatment might affect your sex life and what can help.

Salivary gland cancer resources and support organisations

There are lots of organisations, support groups, books, videos, podcasts and other resources to help you cope with salivary gland cancer. 

Last reviewed: 
11 May 2023
Next review due: 
11 May 2026