Efficient Parathyroid tumor surgery in India is done under expert surgeons at world renowned hospitals. The hospital provides variety of modern high medical technology equipments, safety guarantee in medical diagnosis and treatments. During Parathyroid tumor surgery in India patient is posted to comfortable air-conditioned rooms equipped with convenience facilities under private environments to serve the patients needs including safety system to observe for condition change. Indian cancer surgeons treat the patients in a holistic manner and maintain their comfort. India is now being recognized as the best destination for medical tour because the Indian hospitals maintain high level of standard as far as the medical treatment is concerned.

What is Parathyroid Tumor?

The parathyroid gland is located in the front of the neck near the thyroid gland. A Parathyroid tumor is a growth inside a parathyroid gland. Parathyroid tumors may cause increased levels of parathyroid hormones secreted by the parathyroid glands, leading to hyperparathyroidism. Most Parathyroid tumors are benign (noncancerous) adenomas. Cancers of the parathyroid are very rare. Very rarely, a parathyroid gland will become cancerous (the overgrowth is composed of malignant cells). Since parathyroid cells make parathyroid hormone (PTH) as their only purpose in life, those that are cancerous (growing out of control) will make PTH “out of control” as well. In fact, that is a big tip-off that a patient with hyperparathyroidism might have parathyroid cancer since these malignant tumors will produce ”massive” amounts of parathyroid hormone instead of ”large” amounts like are seen with benign parathyroid tumors

What are symptoms of a Parathyroid tumor?

If the Parathyroid tumor causes hyperparathyroidism, symptoms may include:

aches and pains
depression
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
fatigue
excessive urination
confusion
muscle weakness

Treatment options for Parathyroid Tumor

Surgery: This is the standard approach to Parathyroid tumor surgery which has been used for the treatment of parathyroid disorders and involves a bilateral (both sides of the neck) exploration for the removal of diseased parathyroid glands. In the past, patients offered this approach were typically given a general anesthetic. Today, we have developed a minimally invasive approach using small incisions and local anesthesia for Parathyroid tumor surgery. Bilateral surgery is most often required for patients suspected of having multiglandular parathyroid disease, those who have co-existing thyroid nodules needing removal or in initially focused operations where it becomes necessary to perform a bilateral procedure due to disease in the opposite neck or a questionable diagnosis. Preoperative imaging tests for parathyroid localization are not absolutely necessary but may be recommended by your surgeon. An intraoperative PTH assay (test of parathyroid hormone levels) may be used as an adjunct to confirm success of surgery.

External radiation (external beam therapy) – a treatment that precisely sends high levels of radiation directly to the cancer cells. The machine is controlled by the radiation therapist. Since radiation is used to kill cancer cells and to shrink tumors, special shields may be used to protect the tissue surrounding the treatment area. Radiation treatments are painless and usually last a few minutes.
Chemotherapy – the use of anticancer drugs to treat cancerous cells. In most cases, chemotherapy works by interfering with the cancer cell’s ability to grow or reproduce. Different groups of drugs work in different ways to fight cancer cells. The oncologist will recommend a treatment plan for each individual.

Factors affecting prognosis and treatment options

The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for Parathyroid tumor depend on the following:

Whether the calcium level in the blood can be controlled.
The stage of the cancer.
Whether the tumor and the capsule around the tumor can be      completely removed by surgery.
The patient’s general health.

Why India?

Parathyroid tumor surgery in India is available in cities like Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. India is the most promising destination for the efficient treatment of parathyroid tumor as the results are positive and the patients can continue their normal life post treatment. Indian hospitals have modern techniques to treat parathyroid tumor which is on par with the developed countries. Medical tourism takes care of all the arrangements for the patients required for the treatment. For more details on Parathyroid tumor surgery in India, visit us at www.forerunnershealthcare.com or you can E-mail your queries at – enquiry@forerunnershealthcare.com or you may call on – 0091-98607-55000 / 0091-937-1136-499