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Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare type of tumor originating in the outer layer or cortex of the adrenal gland. The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system. There are two adrenal glands, one above each kidney in the back of the upper abdomen.

Fast Facts:

• -- Most common in children younger than 5 and adults in their 30s and 40s
• -- May be linked to a cancer syndrome that is passed down through families (inherited)
• -- Often presents with cushing's syndrome as the primary symptom
• -- The overall 5-year survival rate is only 20-35%

5 Great Resources on Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• eMedicine: Adrenal Carcinoma
• Wikipedia: Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• National Institutes of Health (NIH): Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Latest Headlines on Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• More Adrenocortical Carcinoma News from Topix

What is Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Adrenocortical Carcinoma - Description
• Adrenocortical Carcinoma: What is Adrenocortical Carcinoma?
• Fox Chase Cancer Center: What is Adrenocortical Carcinoma?
• University of Maryland Greenbaum Cancer Center (UMGCC): What is Adrenocortical Carcinoma?

What Are The Symptoms of Adrenocortical Carcinoma?

• Wikipedia: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Signs and Symptoms
• Wrong Diagnosis: Symptoms of Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• A.D.A.M. (via Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center): Adrenocortical Carcinoma Symptoms
• ThirdAge: Symptoms of Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• UrologyChannel: Adrenal Cancer Signs, Symptoms, Complication

What Are The Causes and Complications of Adrenocortical Carcinoma?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Adrenocortical Carcinoma | Possible Complications of Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Adrenocortical Carcinoma | Complications of Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• UrologyChannel: Complications of Adrenal Cancer

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Adrenocortical Carcinoma?

• NCI: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment
• eMedicine: Adrenal Carcinoma Treatment | Medication for Adrenal Carcinoma
• CureHunter: Key Drugs and Agents for Adrenocortical Carcinoma

What Are The Types, Stages and Prognosis of Adrenocortical Carcinoma?

• UrologyChannel: Types of Adrenal Cancer
• NCI: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Stages
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Adrenocortical Carcinoma - Stage Explanation
• UMGCC: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Stages
• Wikipedia: Prognosis of Adrenocortical Carcinoma

How Do You Prevent Adrenocortical Carcinoma?

• ThirdAge: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Prevention
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Prevention of Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• OncologyStat: Mitotane Treatment Improves Overall Survival in Patients With Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• Medscape: Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• Lori's Paper Blog: Adrenal Carcinoma
• Cancer Survivors Network: Discussion Board: Rare and Other Cancers

Foundations and Support Groups on Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Adrenal Cancer
• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute: Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• MDJunction: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Online Support Group

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Clinical Trials on Adrenocortical Carcinoma

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Adrenocortical Carcinoma
• CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Adrenocortical Carcinoma

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