Endocrine System Cancers

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Choosing where to go for cancer treatment is a major decision. With Corewell Health, you will find a team of experts that are highly experienced in every aspect of endocrine cancer.

There are many ways to treat these cancers. At Corewell Health, we use the latest available technologies and treatments. If necessary we also routinely perform complex surgical procedures on many of the most challenging conditions.

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How our team cares for you

From screening to treatment, and every moment in between, we can fight endocrine cancers together—with virtual care options and more than a dozen cancer centers across the state. Get a sense for our overall approach, including diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and more.

Types of endocrine cancers

Adrenal cancer

A rare cancer that starts in the adrenal glands, which make hormones that help control blood pressure, metabolism, and stress response.

Hypothalamic endocrine tumors

Uncommon growths in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that helps control hormones, body temperature, and hunger.

Pancreatic cancer

A cancer that starts in the pancreas, an organ that helps with digestion and blood sugar control.

Parathyroid cancer

A rare cancer in the parathyroid glands, which help control calcium levels in the blood.

Pituitary cancer

A very rare cancer in the pituitary gland, which makes hormones that regulate growth, stress, and other body functions.

Thyroid cancer

A cancer that starts in the thyroid, a gland in the neck that controls metabolism, energy, and body temperature.

More information

Find detailed information on symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatments below.

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