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title: "Adrenal Gland Cancers"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/adrenal-gland-cancers/
description: "While benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the adrenal gland are very common, cancers in or around this gland are very rare. They are found in only 1 or 3 per..."
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# Adrenal Gland Cancers

While benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the adrenal gland are very common, cancers in or around this gland are very rare. They are found in only 1 or 3 per 1 million people. These tumors can give off too much cortisol or other hormones.

Archived from the 2022 edition

## Overview

The adrenal glands are found above each kidney. They are triangle-shaped, and measure about half an inch in height and 3 inches in length. Each adrenal gland has 2 layers.

The adrenal glands control many processes in the body. Their job is to keep the body in balance by making various hormones that are critical for maintaining good health.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- What Happens Under Normal Conditions?
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Surgery for Adrenal Cancer
- After Treatment
- Adrenal Cancer Outlook
- Explore Further

## Other entries in Kidney Cancer and Stones

- [Adrenal Mass](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/adrenal-mass/)
- [Antegrade Pyelography](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/antegrade-pyelography/)
- [Conn's Syndrome](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/conns-syndrome/)
- [Cushing's Syndrome](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/cushings-syndrome/)
- [Ectopic Kidney](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/ectopic-kidney/)
- [Ectopic Ureter](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/ectopic-ureter/)
- [Extrinsic Obstruction of the Ureter](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/extrinsic-obstruction-of-the-ureter/)
- [Horseshoe Kidney (Renal Fusion)](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/h/horseshoe-kidney-(renal-fusion)/)

### Source of this entry

- Original address**/urology-a-z/a_/adrenal-gland-cancers/**
- Edition**2022 edition**
- Group**Kidney Cancer and Stones**

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