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Adrenal Gland Cancer
A number of disorders can affect the adrenal glands, including several types of cancer. Adrenal gland cancers are uncommon. They include
- Adrenocortical carcinoma - cancer in the outer part of the gland
- Neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer
- Pheochromocytoma
Most adrenal gland tumors are non-cancerous adenomas that usually do not cause symptoms and may not require treatment.
Symptoms of adrenal gland cancer depend on the type of cancer you have. Treatments may include surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
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Adrenocortical Carcinoma (PDQ): Treatment(National Cancer Institute)
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Adrenocortical Carcinoma (PDQ): Treatment
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Overviews
- Adrenal Gland Tumor(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- What Is Adrenal Cortical Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Aldosterone and Renin Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- Cortisol Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- CT -- Abdomen and Pelvis(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
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- DHEAS Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- How Is Adrenal Cancer Found?(American Cancer Society)
- How Is Adrenal Cortical Cancer Staged?(American Cancer Society)
- MRI of the Body (Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis)(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
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Treatment
- General Treatment Information for Adrenal Cortical Cancer(American Cancer Society)
- Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Removal(Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons)
- What Should You Ask Your Doctor about Adrenal Cortical Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
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Related Issues
- What Happens After Treatment for Adrenal Cortical Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
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- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy(OR-Live) - Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission, KS, 12/13/2007
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Directories
- Find an Endocrinologist(Hormone Health Network)
- Find an Oncologist(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
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NCI Designated Cancer Centers(National Cancer Institute)
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Organizations That Offer Support Services(National Cancer Institute)
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- How Many People Get Adrenal Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
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- Abdominal MRI
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- After chemotherapy - discharge
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