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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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Overviews
- Adrenal Gland Tumor(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- What Is Adrenal Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Computed Tomography (CT) -- Abdomen and Pelvis(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
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- How Is Adrenal Cancer Found?(American Cancer Society)
- MRI of the Body (Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis)(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
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- Staging of Adrenal Cortical Cancer(American Cancer Society)
Treatment
- How Is Adrenal Cancer Treated?(American Cancer Society)
- Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Removal(Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons)
- What Are Some Questions I Can Ask My Doctor about Adrenal Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
Videos
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy(OR-Live) - One hour program - 12/13/2007
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms(National Institutes of Health)
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- AACE Physician Finder(American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists)
- Find an Oncologist(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers Program(National Cancer Institute)
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Organizations
- American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute
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Statistics
- How Many People Get Adrenal Cancer?(American Cancer Society)
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