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.
Clinical trials are ongoing in some parts of the country for patients with parathyroid cancer.
A clinical trial of surgery followed by radiation therapy. A clinical trial of radiation therapy. Medical treatment to reduce the amount of calcium in the blood. A clinical trial of surgery followed by radiation therapy. A clinical trial of radiation therapy.