Adrenal Gland Cancers
While benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the adrenal gland are very common, cancers in or around this gland are very rare. They are found in only 1 or 3 per 1 million people. These tumors can give off too much cortisol or other hormones.
Archived from the 2022 edition
Overview
The adrenal glands are found above each kidney. They are triangle-shaped, and measure about half an inch in height and 3 inches in length. Each adrenal gland has 2 layers.
The adrenal glands control many processes in the body. Their job is to keep the body in balance by making various hormones that are critical for maintaining good health.
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The archived page carried these sections, in this order.
- What Happens Under Normal Conditions?
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Surgery for Adrenal Cancer
- After Treatment
- Adrenal Cancer Outlook
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