Parathyroid Neoplasms

TAMPA, Fla., July 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Norman Parathyroid Center, a leading institution in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disorders, is spearheading efforts to raise awareness for parathyroid disease throughout the month of July. Continue Reading The parathyroid glands are four small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid gland that control the amount of calcium in the blood and bones. In nearly one percent of people worldwide, one or more of these glands develop a tumor. These tumors remove calcium from the bones and put it into the blood. High blood calcium is the hallmark of parathyroid disease (hyperparathyroidism) and it is never normal. If a person has high blood calcium, it almost always indicates the presence of a parathyroid tumor. "The risk of high calcium caused by parathyroid disease is more dangerous than high cholesterol." Post this The symptoms of hyperparathyroidism are diverse and often mimic other conditions, leading to misdiagnosis or delayed treatment. Chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, memory loss, and poor concentration are just a few of the debilitating symptoms. Moreover, untreated parathyroid disease frequently leads to severe complications such as osteoporosis, kidney stones, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and even kidney failure. Dr. Jim Norman, founder of the Norman Parathyroid Center, emphasizes the critical importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment. "The risk of hypercalcemia caused by parathyroid disorders is more dangerous than high cholesterol," Dr. Norman warns. "It's not about how high the calcium gets, but how long it has been high. That's why it's so important to not let this condition linger. The longer you live with high calcium, the more damage is done to the body." The silver lining is that hyperparathyroidism can be effectively treated with a simple surgical procedure, often taking as little as 20 minutes when performed by experts. The importance of selecting a high-volume parathyroid surgeon for the treatment of this disease cannot be overstated. Dr. Jamie Mitchell, Medical Director, estimates that up to 20% of the patients he sees have already had an unsuccessful parathyroid surgery elsewhere before finding him. "It's a tricky procedure in inexperienced hands, and it can have devastating consequences if not performed correctly. That's why it's vital to find an expert surgeon the first time." Despite the availability of effective treatment, many individuals struggle to obtain a correct diagnosis due to a lack of awareness among healthcare providers. "Many doctors are undereducated about parathyroid disease and may pursue a 'wait and see' approach, leading to unnecessary health risks and continued quality of life issues among patients," says Dr. Norman. July, designated as Parathyroid Disease Awareness Month, provides an opportunity to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of parathyroid disorders and empower individuals to advocate for their own health. Through increased awareness and education, the Norman Parathyroid Center aims to improve early detection and access to life-saving treatment for those affected by parathyroid disease. The Norman Parathyroid Center is the highest volume parathyroid surgery practice in the world. The surgeons of the Norman Parathyroid Center operate exclusively at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida alongside their sister surgeons at the Clayman Thyroid Center and Carling Adrenal Center. About the Norman Parathyroid Center Located in Tampa, Florida, the Norman Parathyroid Center is the leading parathyroid gland tumor treatment center in the world, performing nearly 3,800 parathyroid operations annually. Well known for cure rates over 99% via an operation that typically lasts about 20 minutes, the Norman Parathyroid Center's success centers on a teamwork approach by the most experienced parathyroid surgeons in the world. | (813) 972-0000 About the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery: The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, established in January 2022, is the world's largest endocrine surgery practice, encompassing the Norman Parathyroid Center, Clayman Thyroid Center, and Carling Adrenal Center. Committed to advancing the field of endocrine surgery and providing world-class care, the hospital has surpassed 20,000 new patient consults within just two years of its inception. Patients from 98 countries and all 50 states have sought the expertise of the hospital's renowned specialists. Media contact: Julie Canan, Director of Marketing [email protected] SOURCE Norman Parathyroid Center

TAMPA, Fla., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The parathyroid surgeons at the Norman Parathyroid Center, operating at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, are emphasizing the critical role of selecting an experienced surgeon to prevent the need for re-operations during Parathyroid Disease Awareness Month (July). With almost a quarter of their parathyroid operations representing patients who sought their expertise for a second (or third) parathyroid surgery after a failed first surgery performed elsewhere, the center aims to raise awareness about the potential consequences of choosing an inexperienced parathyroid surgeon. Continue Reading Parathyroid disease (hyperparathyroidism) affects almost one percent of the population worldwide. It is caused by the development of a benign parathyroid tumor causing overproduction of parathyroid hormone, leading to elevated levels of calcium in the blood. Notably, parathyroid disease greatly affects a patient's quality of life through a variety of symptoms and consequences. The most common symptoms are chronic fatigue, body aches, difficulty sleeping, bone pain, memory loss, poor concentration, depression, and a general feeling of being "old". Parathyroid disease also frequently leads to osteoporosis, kidney stones, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and kidney failure. Parathyroid disease is a devastating condition if left untreated. "Our technique is efficient and minimally invasive, meaning almost 100% of patients get to go home within two hours of surgery." Tweet this Surgery to remove the abnormal parathyroid glands is the only cure for parathyroid disease. However, not all surgeries yield successful outcomes, and outcomes are largely dependent on the surgeon's experience and techniques. The Norman Parathyroid Center has been the world's leading parathyroid surgery practice for the past 25 years, performing 60-80 parathyroid operations weekly. Unfortunately, an alarming number of patients seek re-operations at the center due to unsuccessful initial surgeries performed by inexperienced, or low volume, parathyroid surgeons. Dr Jim Norman, the center's founder stresses, "Selecting an experienced parathyroid surgeon from the beginning is crucial. Inexperienced surgeons tend to rely on scans which are not very accurate. These small tumors can be very hard to find. Another common way for inexperienced surgeons to fail is to not fully evaluate all four parathyroid glands during the first operation. We know that in about 30% of patients, there is more than one parathyroid tumor present, so this approach results in a failure rate of at least 30 percent." Selecting a low-volume parathyroid surgeon can have very real consequences. Requiring a re-operation not only imposes additional physical and emotional stress on patients, but also carries a higher risk of complications. Even more dire, selecting an inexperienced parathyroid surgeon can result in damage to or removal of all four parathyroid glands which leads to hypoparathyroidism. Hypoparathyroidism is irreversible and incurable, leading to lifelong consequences for patients. The best way to avoid the risk of hypoparathyroidism and the need for additional operations down the road? Do your research and trust only the most experienced, highest volume parathyroid surgeon you can find. "Parathyroid surgery at the Norman Parathyroid Center was like night and day from my last parathyroid surgery," says Sally, a recent patient at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery. "I had a local general surgeon operate on me last year and he did not remove the bad parathyroid gland. I thought he was good because of recommendations from my endocrinologist, so I went ahead with the surgery. In the weeks and months following, I still felt the same. My blood work and bone density did not get better--my calcium and parathyroid hormone levels stayed exactly the same. That's when I found the Norman Parathyroid Center and made up my mind to travel to Florida. During my second surgery, they not only took out the correct parathyroid gland, they also fixed my scar. The first (failed) operation took 4 hours and I had to spend the night in the hospital. The Norman Parathyroid Center did the surgery in 19 minutes, and I went home one hour later. My symptoms have completely resolved and my calcium and PTH have gone back to normal. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!" The Norman Parathyroid Center emphasizes the significance of selecting an experienced parathyroid surgeon for the initial surgery. With their team of seven of the most experienced parathyroid surgeons in the world, the center has performed more parathyroid operations than any other institution globally, recently completing their 50,000th operation. They employ advanced surgical techniques, including a comprehensive assessment of all four parathyroid glands through a state-of-the-art minimally invasive operation, to ensure the highest cure rates for their patients. "Our surgeons have dedicated their careers to parathyroid surgery, and parathyroid surgery alone," says Dr. Norman. "We have the expertise and experience necessary to accurately evaluate each gland and achieve successful outcomes. Bonus, we do all this in less than 30 minutes in most cases. Our technique is efficient and minimally invasive, meaning almost 100% of patients get to go home within two hours of surgery and may return to normal activities the following day." During Parathyroid Disease Awareness Month, the Norman Parathyroid Center urges individuals diagnosed with parathyroid disease to do their research and select an experienced parathyroid surgeon for their initial operation. An experienced parathyroid surgeon may not be found at your local hospital or even in your state, and patients may face the need to travel for the best outcome. It's worth it, says Dr. Norman. "By doing their research, patients can significantly reduce the likelihood of needing re-operations and minimize the associated risk of hypoparathyroidism." For more information about the Norman Parathyroid Center, their specialized surgical techniques, and patient testimonials, please visit . About the Norman Parathyroid Center Located in Tampa, Florida, the Norman Parathyroid Center is the leading parathyroid gland tumor treatment center in the world, performing nearly 3,800 parathyroid operations annually. Well known for cure rates over 99% via an operation that typically lasts about 20 minutes, the Norman Parathyroid Center's success centers on a teamwork approach by the most experienced parathyroid surgeons in the world. | (813) 972-0000 About Hospital for Endocrine Surgery The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is a campus of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital focused on compassionate patient care and highly specialized treatment of endocrine tumors. We provide a wide array of services necessary for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. Our team includes doctors, surgeons, nurses and technicians who have dedicated their careers to delivering the highest cure rates using the most advanced techniques available. HCA's Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is the nation's highest volume hospital for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal tumors and cancers. Media Contact: Julie Canan, [email protected], (941) 468-3002 SOURCE Norman Parathyroid Center

TAMPA, Fla., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carling Adrenal Center is recognizing Cushing's Disease Awareness Day, April 8, aimed at raising awareness of this debilitating condition and highlighting its potential cure. Almost three percent of adults in the US have an adrenal tumor that they don't know about. The vast majority of these are non-cancerous, but many make excess hormones that cause many health problems—most of which are never diagnosed. Continue Reading Almost three percent of adults in the US have an adrenal tumor that they don't know about. Adrenal tumors make excess hormones that cause many health problems—most of which are never diagnosed. Tweet this Cushing's Disease (Primary Hypercortisolism) is a disorder that occurs when one (or both) of the adrenal glands produces too much cortisol. This can cause a range of symptoms, including weight gain, fatigue, and mood changes. This disease affects many aspects of your health and is greatly underdiagnosed. Cushing's Disease is dramatically underdiagnosed. If you ask your doctor, the majority would answer that Cushing's Disease is very rare. Unfortunately, that statement is incorrect. They think it is rare because nearly 80% of patients with this problem go undiagnosed and untreated for years and even decades. About 10% of adrenal masses overproduce the hormone cortisol and thus cause Cushing's Disease. Since the USA has a population of about 330 million people, that means that 6.6 million people have an adrenal mass and 300,000 people will develop Cushing's Disease at some time in their lifetime. "Cushing's Disease can have a tremendous impact on a patient's quality of life," said Dr. Tobias Carling, Founder and Medical Director of the Carling Adrenal Center in Tampa, Florida. "Our goal is to raise awareness of this condition and help patients understand that surgical treatment can offer significant benefits and even cure. We don't want patients to continue suffering in silence." Adrenal surgery is the only curative treatment for adrenal gland tumors that secrete cortisol and cause Cushing Disease. No medications are curative for Cushing's Disease, because they do not address the underlying problem—the adrenal tumor. The biggest challenge is for doctors to diagnose these hormone-producing adrenal tumors which means they need to consider them as a possibility and be looking for them. The second challenge is to find an experienced adrenal surgeon to perform the operation. Unfortunately, there are thousands of patients who have been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease but are not sent to a surgeon because there are very few experts in adrenal surgery. In fact, the average number of adrenal operations performed by American adrenal surgeons is one operation per year. "If you do anything once per year, there's no way you are an expert at it," says Dr. Carling. "I perform adrenal surgery exclusively, and I do about 500 adrenal operations per year. There's nothing I haven't seen." Adrenal surgery is a complex and delicate procedure that requires the expertise of a skilled surgeon, and the importance of finding a high-volume adrenal surgeon cannot be overstated. Surgery volume directly correlates to higher cure rates and lower complication rates. And although it may be tempting to choose a surgeon based on location, it's essential to take the time to research and find a surgeon who has the necessary experience and expertise to provide the best possible care. That may mean the best surgeon for your condition is not down the street or even in your state. "More and more, patients are behaving like consumers and traveling to secure the best care," says Dr. Carling. "Think about it – there's nothing more important than your health. Why would you want to risk that?" The Carling Adrenal Center is the world's leading center for the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal disorders, including Cushing's Disease. The center offers a multidisciplinary approach to care, with a team of experts who work together to provide the best possible outcomes for patients. "We are dedicated to helping patients with Cushing's Disease and other adrenal disorders," said Dr. Carling. "By raising awareness of this condition and the benefits of surgical treatment, we hope to help more patients get the care they need and get their lives back." Cushing's Disease Awareness Day falls during the first week of Adrenal Disease Awareness Month (April), and is part of the Carling Adrenal's Center larger initiative to educate patients on various disorders of the adrenal glands. Throughout the month, Dr. Carling and his team will be publishing in-depth articles on adrenal tumors, pheochromocytomas, Conn's syndrome, Cushing's disease and more. Those articles can be found here. The Carling Adrenal Center and Dr. Carling operate exclusively at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida. The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is a campus of HCA South Tampa Hospital and is solely dedicated to the surgical treatment of adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid tumors and cancers. About the Carling Adrenal Center: Founded by Dr. Tobias Carling, one of the world's leading experts in adrenal gland surgery, the Carling Adrenal Center is a worldwide destination for the surgical treatment of adrenal tumors. Dr. Carling spent nearly 20 years at Yale University, including 7 as the Chief of Endocrine Surgery before leaving in 2020 to open to Carling Adrenal Center, which performs more adrenal operations than any other hospital in the world. | (813) 972-0000 About Hospital for Endocrine Surgery The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is a campus of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital focused on compassionate patient care and highly specialized treatment of endocrine tumors. We provide a wide array of services necessary for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. Our team includes doctors, surgeons, nurses and technicians who have dedicated their careers to delivering the highest cure rates using the most advanced techniques available. HCA's Hospital for Endocrine Surgery is the nation's highest volume hospital for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal tumors and cancers. Contact: Julie Canan Director of Marketing, Carling Adrenal Center (941) 468-3002 [email protected] SOURCE Carling Adrenal Center