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Did pheo or para bring you here?
Either way, both diseases have a lot in commonPheo and para behave similarly. They both begin in the same type of tissue, share many symptoms, and release hormones.Here are the facts
Pheo and para:
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Have over 100 symptoms. Many are commonly associated with other conditions, such as high blood pressure
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Form tumors in
. These cells produce “fight or flight” hormones, including and
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Have tumors with the potential to be cancerous
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Are often inherited, so genetic testing is crucial
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Have an array of treatment paths
What is the difference between pheo and para?
Locating pheo
Identifying para
15-20%
of cases form in the head, neck, chest, and stomach, outside the adrenal glands in the
How rare are these conditions?
Pheo and para by the numbersPheo is more common than para, but they are both few and far between. In the US:
8/1,000,000
people are diagnosed with pheo or para each year
30–40%
of these types of cancer tumor cases may be inherited
10%
of tumors are likely to be diagnosed in children annually
60%
of cases are discovered while looking for an unrelated disorder
34–60%
is the 5-year survival rate for recurrent/spread tumors
15–20%
of malignant pheo cases grow outside the adrenal area
Living with pheo and para
Understanding Pheo and Para
An overview of pheo and para by endocrinologist, Dr. Dillon, followed by personal commentary by pheo patient, Dave Bassham.
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