Cancer of the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid gland consists of four glands located on the thyroid gland in the neck. The parathyroid gland produces hormones that regulates the calcium and phosphorous in the body. Parathyroid cancer is a very rare and is usually not aggressive. ...more »
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