The following stages are used for parathyroid cancer. Localized The cancer is only on the parathyroid gland and has not spread to tissues next to the parathyroid. It may come back in the original place or in another part of the body. Treatment option overview How parathyroid cancer is treated There are treatments for all patients with parathyroid cancer. Surgery is the most common treatment of parathyroid cancer.
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
Chemotherapy may be taken by pill, or it may be put into the body by a needle in the vein or muscle. Chemotherapy is called a systemic treatment because the drug enters the bloodstream, travels through the body, and can kill cancer cells outside the parathyroid gland. Treatment by stage Treatment for parathyroid cancer depends on the type and stage of the disease and the patient's age and overall health. Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in patients in past studies, or participation in a clinical trial may be considered. Not all patients are cured with standard therapy and some standard treatments may have more side effects than are desired.