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Source: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment / Treatment options for adrenocortical carcinoma
Surgery to remove the adrenal gland (adrenalectomy) is often used to treat adrenocortical carcinoma. Sometimes surgery is done to remove the nearby lymph nodes and other tissue where the cancer has spread.
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