on the back of your head, or under your jaw and chin. Swollen lymph nodes are also called lymphadenopathy. Read on to learn about the causes of swollen lymph nodes in the neck, possible treatments ...

a radiation oncologist at the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NCI), was probing for damage to salivary glands after radiotherapy for cancer in the head, neck, or brain—injuries that can lead to issues ...

For many people with salivary gland tumors, surgery performed by an expert in head and neck operations is the main treatment. Your surgeon may recommend radiation therapy, drug therapy, or a ...

This image shows the head with the skin partially removed to show the tooth-related glands around the lips. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

Administration of radiotherapy to patients with head and neck cancer often causes damage to the parotid glands, resulting in a marked decrease in saliva production, and associated discomfort.