Adrenal Cancer

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Adrenal Cancer Treatment

Treatment for adrenal cancer depends on the stage of the disease at diagnosis. Options include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Treatment for patients with functioning tumors usually involves using medications to manage symptoms.

Pheochromocytomas require treatment before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment) for high blood pressure which often includes alpha-blockers (e.g., phenoxybenzamine, prazosin) followed by beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol), and metyrosine. ...Read the full article