Hi Laura,

I was just curious where your inital tumor was located. The reason I ask is that my mom has a mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the minor salivary gland as well. You said they changed your diagnosis but there are not many people here with minor salivary gland cancer. Also, I was under the impression that this cancer couldn't spread to the roof of the mouth. I'm so confused.

Denise

CG to Mom. Dx 2/08. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the minor salivary gland in lower lip. Surgery 3/12/08. Margins clear but not clear enough. Surgery scheduled for 4/23/08. Surgery Successful. Clear Margins