Parathyroid cancer
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with parathyroid cancer
Treatments taken by people with parathyroid cancer
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Compare treatments taken by people with parathyroid cancer
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Who has parathyroid cancer on PatientsLikeMe?
- 8 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 4 say parathyroid cancer is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 3 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
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