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Because endocrine cancers affect glands and other structures all over the body, treatment will vary based on the cancer:
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center uses a team approach to make sure you receive individualized endocrine cancer care.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center partners with the UPMC Endocrine Surgery Program to tailor your treatment plan.
In general, doctors treat endocrine and thyroid cancers using one or more of these approaches:
Surgery is often the first approach for treating endocrine cancers.
Your care team may advise a combination of treatment approaches along with supportive care.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center believes that effective endocrine and thyroid cancer treatment begins with a focus on the patient.
We offer a range of supportive care that can help you feel more at ease and make your treatments more effective.
Support services for patients and their loved ones include:
To learn more about Endocrine and Thyroid or to make an appointment, you can: