What is parotid gland tumor?

The pair of parotid glands are a type of salivary glands. Generally a parotid gland tumor is a slow-growing non cancerous (benign) growth that gradually increases the size of the gland. However, some of these tumors can be cancerous (malignant).

How do members experience parotid gland tumor?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with parotid gland tumor*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for parotid gland tumor*

Who has parotid gland tumor on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 8
40s 10
50s 25
60s 20
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 20
Female 49