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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffTake these steps to help prevent salivary gland cancer or its progression:
- Avoid or limit exposure to radiation, when possible.
- Avoid using tobacco and other known cancer-causing substances (carcinogens)
- Eat a nutrient-rich diet that includes more than five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, and limit your intake of animal fat.
- Check your mouth and jaw periodically for lumps or bumps.
- Have your doctor or dentist check your salivary glands during routine checkups.
If you notice a lump, don't ignore it. See your doctor or dentist. It's often difficult to tell if a lump is benign or cancerous without imaging tests or a biopsy.
