Parathyroid cancer medical therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Medical Therapy
There are different types of treatment for patients with parathyroid cancer. Treatment includes control of hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) in patients who have an overactive parathyroid gland. Four types of standard treatment are used: Surgery Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Supportive care New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment. Follow-up tests may be needed.