Latest Adrenal Gland Cancer discussions http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/adrenal-gland-cancer/1,0,119,141.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I was in hospital for a colostomy when they noticed on my CT Scan that i had a tumor on my adrenal gland.  Once i recover from the colostomy surgery the doctor wants me to go back into surgery to remove this tumor.Has anyone been diagnosed with a tumor? How do they know if it is malignant?  The doctor told me they don't know until they take it out but even if it is not cancer they still need to take it out...What would happen if i did not get it taken out? Anyone run into this?  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24569,0.htm czexrus4 Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi all --I was contacted today by a mom with a 3 yr old daughter with neuroblastoma of the adrenal gland.  Is this the same as adrenal gland cancer?  If so, do you have any tips which might help this mom in coping with this journey??  The child is currently having massive doses of chemo which do seem to be having some effect.  Is there a 'measurement' which tells one just how well (or not) one is coping with the treatment?  Any help gratefully appreciated.  Thanks in advance, Cath http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24530,0.htm poppy/cath Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I have a friend that has gone to an Urologist for a bladder problem was told after test she does not have bladder cancer but at the base of the bladder she has a small obstruction. So he ordered a CT scan of the abdomen. Long story short..the Urologist told her after her CT if they had seen anyting out of the norm they would have informed him. Now 2 weeks later her internal Doctor`s office called an said that they had just gotten the report back an that she has an abnormal mass on her adrenal gland an that she needs to have an MRI . Does anyone know what this could mean or has anyone had anything similiar to this ?  Does the adrenal gland mass have anything to do with the kidneys ability to restrict the flow of urine or decrease it. Any information will greatly appreciated. God Bless Everyone  :) http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22265,0.htm MindAnSoul Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT My 25 year old son was diagn with microcystic adrenal carcinoma.  He's had a lump on his hair line for 13 years.  We had thought it was from a bad bike accident that he had when he was 12.  He had it removed and the pathology came back as cancer.  We found out 2 days ago that he will have to have another surgery because the deep tissue was cancerous.  We are trying to find a doctor who does a surgery called MOHS.  I found alot of information on the internet about this cancer and MOHS.  It also said that adrenal carcinoma is cancer of the sweat glands.  If your interest in the information I found then let me know and I'll try to send you a private email with the information I found.                --Message edited by CancerCompass staff. For personal protection, email address removed. Consider private reply. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html-- http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21430,0.htm pray4healing Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT My husband had lung cancer a year back. They removed part of his lung. His first checkup 6 months ago was clean.  The other day at his next checkup they said they saw a tumor on his Adrenal Gland.  He said with the dye they can tell whether it is cancer or benign.  He said it was cancer and they are going to do a brain MRI first and rule out that. Then they are going to discuss a treatment. He was told no surgery!  Does anyone out there have a similar story and could help us.!? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20367,0.htm jojokdz Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT I was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer in Oct 06 went into remission Apr 07. I was recently hospitalized for anemia they took a ct scan to see if there was internal bleeding, I was told I had a mass on my adrenal gland(6x5x4 cm) I don't know what this all mean but I'm scared the cancer has spread. Will see specialist Dec 26 2007 some Christmas uh any one else with this kind of problem.                                                                      Lucinda      http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19025,0.htm Babygirlt54 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hello,My children's dad just had a 13cm tumor removed from his adrenal gland, along with his adrenal. He was first diagnosed with RCC, but after surgery we were informed that it is not in his kidney but his adrenal gland. With the fact that adrenal gland cancer is so rare, is it more likely that the primary sight is somewhere else yet to be found and it has spread to his adrenal gland? I have not read any encouraging in regards to adrenal gland cancer and would love it if any one could give be their opinion while we wait another week for pathology results. THanks so much!!Christy http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17275,0.htm cshay Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi! My mother is awaiting her blood work-up results from MD Anderson Cancer Center. The doctors found 2 benign tumors on her ovaries 6 months ago that she had removed. Whenever they did all the CT's for that, they saw these. Now, we are facing to see if these just happen to be benign too. She looks and feels great. She is gaining all her weight back. I have learned that adrenal carcinoma is very rare. We are just so scared. We all just lost my dad to cancer 5 months ago. His battle lasted very briefly. Help, anyone out there...... have you been here or where my mom is? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,11529,0.htm Motherscared Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT hello I'm 45 years old and have been dealing with metastic  pheochromocytoma  since 2001.  In 2001 I had a adrenalectomy, in 2005 July again they tryed to resect it,and again same year in October the same thing.   In December 2006 I had a radical neck disection  and thoracotomy.  The nodes in my neck were positive for the pheo  but my chest was clear.  In July of the same year I had a retro peritoneal dissection done with positive tissue also.  Again there is not much info out there regarding this type of cancer.  The only way they seem to be able to pin point it is with a pet scan.  We live in Nova Scotia (Canada)and the closest place for us to get this scan is in Sherbrooke, Quebec. If anyone has any contribution to this matter please advise http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10950,0.htm Marionbridgewsb Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT My dad is going for surgery to remove both adrenal glands and his right kidney.  Cancer also spread to a lymph node behind his ear.  He is 70 years old and says he feels ok.  Has diabetes, high blood pressure, and is watching his heart (a minor heart attack several years ago).  I just need support and help understanding this. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10238,0.htm Calidog Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi Everybody!My name is Predrag.  I am just diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, tumor in Adrenal gland and it is almost 5cm in size.  Doctors are planning operation to remove my left adreanal gland together with tumor.  Tumor is begnine and I am doing Nuclear test to determine is there anywhere in my body locations of other tumors.  Good luck  to everyone.  I have very positive aproach and just need suport or to suport somone with my info.  Cheers http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10135,0.htm Pedja Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT hi my names luke if eny 1 wnts 2 know and i can elp them wid eny think i like 2 elp ? if u got the same as i have wht says at the top there need some advise just reply bck cheers luke ? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,7517,0.htm Chappers Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT hi my name is luke im 17 ? right i dnt no what 2 say really is dat im pretty scared of the sugrey im going 2 ave to get this beast out? lol well ive ad dis for 5 years now of my life and its has effected my life such as like school did not get grades as i wht them ? ermm really im a rare 1 lol u should not ave dis at 17 but once its out ill be happy ? BUT can i trust pepole who is doing dis im just little scared ? but i know its nt as bad as all other pepole but just wanted 2 know who ad it and could they give me some information plz ? luke http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,7516,0.htm Chappers Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT 2 years ago had half of left lung removed due to nsc cancer. six months later spread to left adrenal gland. had it removed . again six months later spread to right adrenal gland. had it removed. i now never feel good ,extremly tired all the time. was wondering if any one else has simililar problems . http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,4273,0.htm Gord06 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT My mother was a smoker for over 25 years and for a long time I hounded her to get a scan. When I explain my concern over her smoking history with her doctor. I was told bold face that her lung x-ray that came back negative was a good as any. Could you believe it, the nerve!!! Needless to say with out going into detail, I definitely made my self clear of my wishes. The doctor put in for a referral only to be blocked by GHI 8 TIMES before they would approve a ct scan. Lungs came back good but obviously kidneys did not. Was told it was a complex cyst after the doctors appt I ran to the nearest computer and started my research. Was referred to a inexperienced urologist by her general part. As you know by now I am fit to be tied. We have an appt with supposedly the fourth best urology dept in america here in NYC, I use the word supposedly because only if my mother is cured will they be the best in my eyes. As I bang away on my computer researching this cancer which should be obsolete. I need help trying to decipher what is going on for my mom. So if anyone with knowledge of these impressions can help interpet them before our appt. I will be forever grateful. Here they are 1) 2.8 cm markedly ehancing lobular mass at the upper pole of the left kidney suspect for renal cell carcinoma. 2) Findings suspect for a hypervascular metastasis to the right hepatic lobe. 3) Complex left adrenal mass with cystic and solid components and minimal punctate enhancement, most compatible with a myelolipoma though its nature as a metastastic focus cannot be excluded. I wish you all the best Thank You. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,4028,0.htm Gr10019 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT My father had his primary tumour removed from his ascending colon in April 05. CT post op staged as 3 however CT picked up 4 cm tumuor on right adrenal gland. Were told by onco that more likely to be benign. My father then had 6 cycles of Folox ( Oxaliplatin ) followed by a CT and CEA. The CT showed nothing new, and the tumour on his gland had remained the same size however his CEA had risen from 30 in June to 74 in August. A PET scan and blood test followed which showed that the tumour was non functional and malignant. It has now been 4 weeks since his op to remove the gland and tumuor. He is still recovering from the op and we are concerned his wound is still healing. The onco has advised to discontinue with the Folox and do a CT/CEA early December. We are concerned about stopping treatment and would like to hear from people with a simliar experience. Continue to live hope and pray. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,3290,0.htm Doncar Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT I was wondering if anyone out there has adrenal cancer? I have had my adrenal gland removed but the surgeon wasn't able to remove traces of it around my heart, spine and liver. Although I was told that I had a pheaochromocytoma I had none of the hormonal problems? I have just completed radiation therapy. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1788,0.htm Alleka Sun, 27 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT I have heard that a friend of mine's on has a "rare form of cancer". Only 25 cases have been diagnosed. Do you have any idea what type of cancer this would be? I have never heard of it and I hate to ask. Thanks. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1662,0.htm Sansan814 Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT My husband has metastized cancer of the adrenal glands, does anyone have any information on this topic?? He has been taking Xeloda, and while the cancer has not spread the Xeloda has not shrunk the original site in the adrenal glands. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,320,0.htm arnold m. Mon, 14 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT When I was a baby, my Dad died of a rare form of cancer, the physicians involved have since died, and medical records have been destroyed. Is there anyone out there that may be able to help me to track down the info I am looking for??? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,278,0.htm Patti I. Wed, 05 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT