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What Are Adrenal Tumors? Understand Your Disease
Adrenal tumors develop in the small, triangular glands (adrenal gland) positioned on top of your kidneys. These glands are part of the endocrine system and produce hormones that give instructions to almost every organ and tissue in your body.
The two main types of adrenal tumors are adenomas (benign or noncancerous tumors) and carcinomas (malignant or cancerous tumors). These tumors can occur at any age, but often affect children younger than 5 and adults in their 40s and 50s. If a tumor is malignant, adrenal cancer or adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) can be very aggressive. 100% recovery is at a high chance if the disease is found early.
Adrenocortical Carcinomas We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
There are two types of adrenocortical carcinomas:
Functioning tumors
Increase the body's production of adrenal hormones, including aldosterone, cortisol, and testosterone.
Nonfunctioning tumors
Do not increase the adrenal glands’ hormonal production.
Symptoms of Adrenal Cancer
Excess production of hormones such as androgen, estrogen, cortisol, and aldosterone can cause the following symptoms:
- Early signs of puberty in children
- Enlarged breast tissue in males
- Deepened voice in females
- Increased facial and body hair, particularly in women
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar
- Irregular menstrual periods in women
- Weight gain
- Frequent urination
- Muscle cramps
- Quick bruising
- Depression
Most symptoms of adrenal tumors are identical to many other conditions or health problems. Consult your doctor to receive an accurate diagnosis.
Adrenal Tumor Risk Factors and Prevention
At this point, scientists do not know the exact cause of adrenal gland tumors. However, about 15% of tumor growths are caused by genetic disorders such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1).
Due to unknown preventable risk factors for benign and malignant adrenal tumors, it is not possible to prevent the disease at this time. In many cases, making healthier food choices, limiting alcohol consumption, exercising regularly, and making routine visits to the doctor can help prevent many diseases, which may include adrenal tumors.
Detection and Diagnosis
An estimated 200 to 500 people in the United States are diagnosed with adrenal cancer each year. Diagnosis begins by examining your medical history and physical exam results. Your doctor will also collect blood and urine samples for testing.
Your healthcare provider may order further tests, including:
- Adrenal angiography
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Image-guided fine needle biopsy
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Ultrasound
Your Alternative Treatments Options
New Hope Unlimited is a renowned treatment center that focuses on restoring the body’s condition before cancer. Our combination of holistic and scientific protocols reinforces the patient's immune system in the fight against adrenal cancer, all while promoting overall wellness throughout the recovery process. How do we do it? Click here to read more about our alternative cancer treatment programs.
Our Promise
- Advanced Cancer Treatments
- Top-Rated Physicians
- Personal Care
- Patient Satisfaction
Our Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group comprised of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
FAQs
1. What is the main difference between adrenal adenoma and adrenal carcinoma?
Adrenal adenoma does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body the way adrenal carcinoma can. However, benign adrenal tumors can still produce excess hormones.
2. What is the survival rate for adrenal cancer?
There is an estimated 65% survival rate if cancer is detected and treated before it spreads outside the adrenal gland.
3. What should I expect during and after treatments from New Hope Unlimited?
The stage of your cancer is significant to how well treatments will work. Once you achieve remission, regular visits to the doctor are necessary to examine your body’s response to any lifestyle changes, as well as prevent recurrence.
