One of the major salivary glands. It is found just in front of the ears….

Cancer that affects the salivary glands, most commonly the parotid gland….

Glands where saliva is made. Includes the parotid gland (front of the ears) and the sublingual and submandibular glands (under the oral cavity)….

A major nerve in the skull that controls muscle movement in the face. It runs through the parotid salivary gland.

An examination in which a doctor puts a gloved finger into the anus to feel for abnormalities in the anus, rectum or prostate gland.

Cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate gland. Also known as early prostate cancer.

A gland about the size of a walnut that is part of the male reproductive system. It produces most of the fluid that makes up semen….

The surgical removal of the whole of the diseased kidney. If diseased, the adrenal gland, surrounding fatty tissue and nearby lymph nodes are sometimes removed as well….

A butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located at the base of the neck. The thyroid releases hormones to control the body’s metabolism and calcium levels….