Sasha, VIC
- Adrenocortical carcinoma
August 18th, 2008 is a day I will never forget. A day that will forever be burned into my mind. The day I first heard the words, “Sasha, it’s cancer.”
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Overview
Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) often known simply as adrenal cancer, this Neuroendocrine Cancer affects one to two people per million per year, which means it is very rare. ACC occurs in the outer part (cortex) of the adrenal gland. In adults, it most commonly occurs in middle age.
The disease may be less aggressive in children, who have different treatment from adults.
Helpful Resources
Fact Sheets
5HIAA
Causes & Risk Factors
Abdominal Pain in NETs
Booklets & Guides
About NETs
Booklets & Guides
Acronyms & Terminology for Neuroendocrine Cancer Patients
Causes & Risk Factors
Age and Gender as Risk Factors for NETs
Booklets & Guides
Associated Conditions
Clinical Trials
AUS-NET – Neuroendocrine Tumours
To improve patient quality of life and develop a cost-effective system that can be implemented across other rare cancers in the future.
Other Resources
Australian Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
Booklets & Guides
Basic Testing sheet for GastroEnteroPancreatic (GEP) Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
Getting Diagnosed
