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Source: Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 10, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.
Patients receive medication to treat the signs and symptoms of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
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Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Ablation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Embolization therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma may cause side effects.
Follow-up care will be needed.
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