Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
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Recurrent Adrenocortical Carcinoma
The question and selection of further treatment for patients with adrenocortical carcinoma depends on many factors, including previous treatment and site of recurrence as well as individual patient considerations. Local recurrence and selected sites of metastatic disease can sometimes be palliated by surgery. Although none of these patients can be considered curable, palliation of hormonal symptoms and occasional 5-year survivals can be achieved. [1] [2] Substantial morbidity, however, is associated with resection of these recurrent tumors. [2] Clinical trials, such as ECOG-1879and SWOG-8325, are appropriate and should be considered whenever possible, especially phase I and II trials that evaluate newer chemotherapeutic and biological agents. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Current Clinical Trials
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI’s PDQ Cancer Clinical Trials Registry that are now accepting patients with recurrent adrenocortical carcinoma. The list of clinical trials can be further narrowed by location, drug, intervention, and other criteria.
General information about clinical trials is also available from the NCI Web site.
References
This record was last updated on May 16th, 2008.
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