Salivary Gland Cancer Risk Factors:
Following are the risk factors for Salivary Gland Cancer:
1. Age - Out of every 3 salivary gland cancers, 2 are found in people 55 and older, with an average age of 64.
2. Radiation Exposure - Radiation therapy to the head or neck for another medical reason may increase the risk of developing salivary gland cancer.
3. Radioactive Substance Exposure - In some reports, exposure to certain radioactive substances has been linked to an increased risk of salivary gland cancer.
4. Occupational Exposure - Exposure to sawdust and chemicals used in the leather industry, pesticides, and some industrial solvents may increase the risk of a type of salivary gland cancer that occurs in the nose and sinuses.