© 2005-2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). All
rights reserved worldwide. ON THIS PAGE: You will read about the
scientific research being done now to learn more about this type
of cancer and how to treat it. To see other pages in this guide,
use the colored boxes on the right side of your screen, or click
“Next” at the bottom. Doctors are working to learn more about
salivary gland cancer, ways to prevent it, how to best treat it,
and how to provide the best care to people diagnosed with this
disease. The following areas of research may include new options
for patients through clinical trials. Always talk with your
doctor about the diagnostic and treatment options best for you.
Combining therapies. There is ongoing research evaluating the
benefit of the different treatment approaches, especially the
use of concomitant treatment (combining more than one
treatment). Immunotherapy. Immunotherapy (also called biologic
therapy) is designed to boost the body's natural defenses to
fight the cancer. It