Head & Neck Nomograms: Risk of Recurrence After Surgery for Cancer of the Major Salivary Glands

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Our salivary gland cancer recurrence nomogram is a prediction tool designed to help patients and their physicians calculate the likelihood that cancer of the major salivary glands will not return within five years after surgical treatment for the disease.

Results from the salivary gland recurrence nomogram are based on data from patients treated at MSK, a large research institution with surgeons who perform a high volume of salivary gland cancer procedures. All results must be understood in the context of each patient’s specific treatment plan. Patients and caregivers using this tool should discuss the result with the patient’s physician.

To gather the information required to use this nomogram, use our worksheet.

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How old were you at the time of your surgery? years (0 to 90)

What was the grade of the tumor?

What is grade?: Tumor grade refers to the extent of abnormality of the cells when viewed under the microscope. “Low-grade” cells look normal and grow slowly; “high-grade” cells look abnormal and grow more quickly than low-grade cells.

Was cancer present in lymph nodes in the neck?

Yes

What are lymph nodes?: Lymph nodes are rounded masses of tissue that act as filters for a fluid called lymph. Lymph nodes are located along lymphatic vessels, and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells).

Was there perineural invasion (cancer present in or around the nerves)?

Yes

What is perineural invasion?: Perineural invasion means that cancer cells were found in or around the nerves.

Was there vascular invasion?

Yes

What is vascular invasion?: Vascular invasion means that cancer cells were found in the blood or lymphatic vessels.

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Supporting Publications

Recurrence-Free Probability After Surgery for Major Salivary Gland Cancer

Probability of remaining free of cancer of the major salivary glands five years after surgery

Ali S, Palmer FL, Yu C, DiLorenzo M, Shah JP, Kattan MW, Patel SG, Ganly I. A predictive nomogram for recurrence of carcinoma of the major salivary glands. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Jul;139(7):698-705. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2013.3347. PMID: 23788168.

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Supporting Publications

Recurrence-Free Probability After Surgery for Major Salivary Gland Cancer