Definition
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare cancer that forms in the outer layer of tissue of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline to control heart rate, blood pressure, and other body functions). Also called adrenocortical cancer and cancer of the adrenal cortex.
Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment
[ patient ][ health professional ] - Clinical Trials to Treat Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Metastatic Cancer
Prevention, Genetics, Causes
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- Cancer Genetics Services Directory
- Cancer Genetics Overview
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Coping
Information about managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment
Clinical Trials
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- Clinical Trials for Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial
- Learn About Clinical Trials
Cancer Literature
Resources available from the PubMed database
- Cancer Topic Searches: Endocrine Cancers
- Cancer Topic Searches: Cancer Genetics
- Cancer Literature in PubMed
Research and Related Information
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Statistics
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