What is parathyroid cancer?

The parathyroid glands are located on the thyroid gland; it is responsible for maintaining the balance of calcium and phosphorous within the body. A malignant growth of cells can form in the parathyroid tissue and cause parathyroid cancer.

How do members experience parathyroid cancer?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with parathyroid cancer*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for parathyroid cancer*

Who has parathyroid cancer on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 2
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 6