What is squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland?
Squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland is a rare type of cancer that affects the squamous cells in the parotid gland, a salivary gland. It is more common in males and may develop after radiation therapy for other cancers.
How do members experience squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland*
Who has squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 3 |