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__Multiple endocrine neoplasia cancer__ Multiple endocrine neoplasia cancer affects the network of hormone-producing glands. This cancer involves the use of two glands; it also comes in two different forms, type 1 and type 2. Each form is distinguished by the genes involved, the types of hormones made and the characteristic signs and symptoms. Type one Tumor: · Frequently involves tumors of the parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, and pancreas · Lead to the over production of hormones Signs of endocrine neoplasia cancer type 1: · Over activity of the __parathyroid gland__ ** Parathyroid Gland ** – distributes the normal balance of calcium in the blood, which can lead to kidney stones, thinning or weakening of the bones, nausea and vomiting, high blood pressure, weakness, and fatigue. Signs of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2: · Thyroid cancer · Pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal glands) ~ Once developed Multiple Endocrine Neoplasdia divides into 3 different sub groups each with different characteristics and symptoms. 2A, 2B, and FMTC (familial medullary thyroid carcinoma)

Both types of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Cancer effects an estimated 1 in 30,000 people, however type 2 and type 2A are the most common forms. Those two are followed by FMTC, then last is type 2B witch effects around 5% of all cases of multiple endocrine neoplasdia type 2.


 * Because Multiple Endocrine Neoplasdia effects the hormones in the body the majority of people effected by this cancer are actually those who have reached puberty, how ever that does __not__ mean that young adults, adults or the elderly are immune to this cancer.