Parathyroid cancer is very rare. Most cases of parathyroid disease, including almost all cases of overactive parathyroid, are not cancer. At Fred Hutch, our endocrine tumor specialists — all UW ...

A bride had the wedding of her dreams after undergoing lifesaving surgery to remove a 40-lb. tumor. After having a tumor ...

PET-CT scans combine structural and functional imaging to detect diseases early. This technology improves diagnosis accuracy ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Thyroid & Parathyroid Tumor Program provides comprehensive, compassionate, state-of-the-art care for people with these cancers. Our experts treat and diagnose all types of ...

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 is a rare genetic disorder associated with a high risk of developing tumors in your parathyroid gland and pituitary gland, and your pancreas.

Surgery is the only treatment option but nearly 100 percent of cases are outpatient and Dr. Lopez says most are done in about 30 minutes. Most adults have four parathyroid glands.

Karla Flores was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. A misplaced MRI found a second, nearly inoperable, tumor on her spine.

A vet has dramatically saved a family’s 17-year-old goldfish after he was struck down by a killer tumor. Vet Emer O’Reilly performed a ‘first of its kind’ operation to remove the growth ...

Having elevated PTH levels is called hyperparathyroidism, which can be due to one of several causes. Most commonly it’s due to a benign tumor in one of the parathyroid glands. Getty Images ...

An Idaho family is sharing good news after they say their 2-year-old daughter completed chemotherapy and had surgery to remove a tumor.

Somerset Berkley softball player Samantha Comeau is recovering after having surgery to remove a tumor. "Sam is such a natural leader on the field." ...