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Palliative therapy
Source: Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: November 1, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Recurrent Pheochromocytoma / Treatment Options for Recurrent Pheochromocytoma
Palliation of symptoms, including those related to catecholamine excess and local mass effect, is the primary focus of treatment for disease that is not resectable.
Options for patients with local-regional or metastatic disease who are not considered candidates for surgical resection include:
Chemotherapy.
Targeted therapies.
High-dose iodine I 131-metaiodobenzylguanidine radiation therapy.
Ablation therapies.
Radiation therapy.
For more information, see the Treatment of Metastatic Pheochromocytoma section.
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