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Source: Parathyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: March 7, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
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.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Supportive care
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for parathyroid cancer may cause side effects.
Follow-up care may be needed.
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