Can benign salivary gland tumors be firm to touch? im not too familiar with them or the difference between cancerous or non cancerous . i am seeing ent doc this week?

Any neoplasm can present in different size, shape, texture, etc. You are doing the right thing by scheduling an examination with a specialist ENT. The Physician, following examination and possibly lab tests and/or imaging, will be able to give you accurate information as to your specific case. Without this information we can only guess.

Yes. Benign salivary gland tumors are firm. Benign salivary gland tumors are commoner than cancerous ones. Wish you good health!