Pheochromocytoma is a mouthful for anyone, much less a 12-year-old boy. But with his family's strong genetic predisposition for getting a pheochromocytoma -- a tumor in the adrenal gland -- Cliff ...

Adrenal cancer affects the adrenal glands. These glands are located above each kidney and produce hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones. In this article, learn about the symptoms of ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it has approved the expanded use of Merck's cancer drug to treat two rare types of adrenal gland tumors. The drug, Welireg, became ...

Adrenal metastasis is cancer that has spread from another area of the body to the adrenal glands. In most cases, adrenal tumors are benign, but cancer can spread to the adrenal glands from other areas ...

Recent advances in immunotherapy have allowed doctors at the University of Colorado Cancer Center to more effectively treat melanomas that spread to other parts of the body. Immunotherapy drugs such ...

Analysis has identified variations of a gene that are associated with a type of tumor that forms within the adrenal gland, according a study in the December 15 issue of JAMA. The age group in which ...

Metastatic adrenal cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the adrenal gland to distant parts of the body. Cancer at this stage usually isn’t curable, but treatments can address symptoms and improve ...

New research uncovers the hidden diversity of adrenal gland tumors, shedding light on how they cause unusual medical symptoms and paving the way for new drug treatments. Fukuoka, Japan - Kyushu ...

There are several important steps in the diagnosis of adrenal cancer. Initially, a patient usually presents with signs or symptoms that may indicate adrenal cancer. This prompts an investigation ...

Melinda Nelson’s unexplained swelling turned out to be cancer on her adrenal gland, a rare condition that often comes back Melinda Nelson/SWNS A Florida woman thought her swollen face was a sign of an ...