Adrenal cortical cancer
The main treatment for adrenal cortical cancer (ACC) is surgery. If ACC comes back or spreads, doctors call this advanced ACC. Treatment for advanced ACC is usually chemotherapy.
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Last reviewed: 17 Mar 2025
Next review due: 17 Mar 2028
Adrenal cortical cancer is rare and also known as adrenocortical carcinoma. It is a type of adrenal gland tumour.
Tests to diagnose adrenal cortical cancer include blood tests and scans such as CT scans. The tests you have help your doctor know about the stage of your cancer.
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Adrenal cortical cancer (ACC) is very rare and also known as adrenocortical carcinoma. ACC starts in the outer layer of the adrenal glands, which are next to the kidneys.
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