Adrenal Cancer

When there are cancer cells in the adrenal glands, it is called adrenal cancer. Adrenal cancer spreads to other parts of the body through the tissue, lymph, and blood systems. Cancer stage tells if and how far the cancer has spread, and what treatment options are best. Adrenal cancer is staged as stages I (one) through stage IV (four).

Adrenal cancer is caused by adrenal cells growing out of control. As the number of cells grow, they form into a tumor. This article provides basic information about the types of adrenal cancer, how it is staged and how it is treated.

An overview of the staging systems and treatment options for cancer of the adrenal glands.

An adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of one or both of the adrenal glands and is used to treat cancers in the adrenal gland. This article provides information about the surgery itself, the possible side effects and risks, recovery and care after surgery, and how you can best care for yourself.

Provides information about useful websites focused on adrenal cancer.