Could salivary glands get affected by radiation therapy?

killian321 · Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1

Hi! My friend has been diagnosed with cancer of neck area. His condition is very serious. We are really worried for him. Doctor recommended surgery and radiation therapy. I heard that salivary glands may be affected by this radiation therapy. What he can do to prevent this? Can somebody with experience answer on my question, please?

phillipe1910 · Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 2005 Posts: 2

I know something about yours problem. My dad had surgery on his neck and after that he was going to radiation therapy. You should know that one of the possible side effects of radiation therapy is a significant and permanent lessening of normal mouth moisture. Salivary glands can be damage. Try to protect the salivary glands during the radiation.

Could salivary glands get affected by radiation therapy?

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