Overview
Parathyroid cancer occurs in one of the four tiny parathyroid glands found behind and attached to the thyroid. This cancer is extremely rare—fewer than 100 cases are reported each year in the United States. The parathyroid glands regulate the body’s calcium levels, so excess growth or tumors affect the level of calcium in the blood.
Our Expertise
SCCA is a comprehensive treatment center that provides the latest therapies with compassionate support. Our renowned specialists from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's are working together to improve quality of life and conquer parathyroid cancer.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine and are committed to providing the best possible care for parathyroid cancer patients who come to SCCA for treatment.Treatment Options
Regardless of the stage of your illness, the unsurpassed expertise of our physicians makes SCCA the ideal treatment center for parathyroid cancer.What to Expect
Receiving a diagnosis for parathyroid cancer leads to many questions. SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.Parathyroid Cancer Facts
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of parathyroid cancer, how it is diagnosed and how its stages are determined.Patient Support
Because treatment for parathyroid cancer isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. SCCA has several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about parathyroid cancer makes gathering information easy.
Map & Directions
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.
Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.