Adrenal cancer requires expert care. Know your options.

Adrenal cancer is a rare disease that develops in the adrenal glands, two tiny glands on top of the kidneys that are part of the endocrine system. They produce hormones that are responsible for a number of bodily functions, such as the body’s ability to manage stress and regulate blood pressure. Most adrenal tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancer, and are known as adenomas.

At Cancer Treatment Centers of America^® (CTCA), we treat adrenal cancer using a multi-faceted approach. A team of experts may perform a variety of imaging and laboratory tests, such as CT scans, MRI or ultrasound, to accurately diagnose and stage the disease. These same tests may be used to monitor the response to treatment and modify treatment plans accordingly. As part of our whole-person care model, our hospitals and outpatient clinics integrate an array of supportive care therapies—nutrition therapy, pain management, oncology rehabilitation and individual and group counseling, for example—to help manage cancer’s physical and psychological side effects.