by Jerry Knight
Parathyroid cancer is also known as parathyroid carcinoma and is an extremely rare type of cancer. This cancer can affect both men and women. The cancer itself is slow to grow, however it may spread to other parts of the body, including the lungs and bones, if not found and treated. Parathyroid cancer has a high rate of reappearance -up to thirty years after the initial case. Therefore, if Parathyroid cancer is found, treatment should occur immediately and follow-ups should be done on a routine basis.
The basic make up of the parathyroid are four pea-sized glands. They sit on either side of the thyroid gland, two on each lobe. The thyroid is located in the neck area and is shaped like a butterfly. There is currently no known cause for parathyroid cancer, however, some believe exposure to head or neck radiation may play a part for some people.
The basic function of the parathyroid is to control the levels of calcium throughout the body. When the parathyroid fails, high levels of calcium move into the blood. As well, the intestines may absorb calcium.
When testing for parathyroid cancer, calcium levels are tested. High levels of calcium may be an indication of this type of cancer. This particular type of cancer is extremely difficult to diagnose, as the symptoms may be indications of many other problems.
The most commonly experienced symptoms include weakness or fatigue, exhaustion, nausea, a feeling of being constantly thirsty, the need to urinate a lot, constipation, kidney stones, muscle weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, pain in the abdomen that doesn't go away, bone fractures, or bone pain.
Another sign of a possible problem would be a lump near the thyroid. Testing may be done to determine whether or not cancer is present and how far it has progressed.
If parathyroid cancer is determined, surgery is almost always required. Drugs may also be prescribed in order to lower calcium levels and stop the calcium from being absorbed into the body.
The best means of combating cancer is by finding it early enough to treat. If unusual symptoms appear, of if there is inexplicable pain of any type, go to the doctor and have yourself checked out. Your life is valuable. There's no sense taking a risk with your health. - 39969
The basic make up of the parathyroid are four pea-sized glands. They sit on either side of the thyroid gland, two on each lobe. The thyroid is located in the neck area and is shaped like a butterfly. There is currently no known cause for parathyroid cancer, however, some believe exposure to head or neck radiation may play a part for some people.
The basic function of the parathyroid is to control the levels of calcium throughout the body. When the parathyroid fails, high levels of calcium move into the blood. As well, the intestines may absorb calcium.
When testing for parathyroid cancer, calcium levels are tested. High levels of calcium may be an indication of this type of cancer. This particular type of cancer is extremely difficult to diagnose, as the symptoms may be indications of many other problems.
The most commonly experienced symptoms include weakness or fatigue, exhaustion, nausea, a feeling of being constantly thirsty, the need to urinate a lot, constipation, kidney stones, muscle weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, pain in the abdomen that doesn't go away, bone fractures, or bone pain.
Another sign of a possible problem would be a lump near the thyroid. Testing may be done to determine whether or not cancer is present and how far it has progressed.
If parathyroid cancer is determined, surgery is almost always required. Drugs may also be prescribed in order to lower calcium levels and stop the calcium from being absorbed into the body.
The best means of combating cancer is by finding it early enough to treat. If unusual symptoms appear, of if there is inexplicable pain of any type, go to the doctor and have yourself checked out. Your life is valuable. There's no sense taking a risk with your health. - 39969
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