If you have been diagnosed with an adrenal tumor, you need a second opinion. We will ensure you get it without delay.
A second opinion can be helpful and reassuring, and it’s the best way to ensure that your diagnosis is accurate, that the recommended treatment plan is right for you, and that the urologist (surgeon) and other specialists have the training and experience to provide you the best possible outcome.
We can arrange for Roswell Park’s adrenal tumor experts, including our pathologists who specialize in urinary tract and endocrine conditions, to review your tests and slides, and set up a consultation with our team.
Why it matters for adrenal tumors
A precise and accurate diagnosis, staging, and treatment plan by a multidisciplinary team of experts who focus on tumors every day, is essential for several reasons:
- Treatment may not be necessary. Most adrenal tumors are benign (not cancer). Small noncancerous tumors that do not produce excessive hormones may not need treatment, but only expert monitoring. However, some noncancerous tumors can produce excessive and dangerous hormone levels, requiring treatment.
- Surgery is the primary curative treatment. However, the surgery itself carries a risk of spreading the cancer in the abdomen, since this cancer seeds very easily. For this reason, your surgery should be performed by a surgeon with experience to avoid this potential complication. Most urologists treat a number of urologic conditions, but at Roswell Park, our urologists focus on cancer every day.
- Your tumor could be related to a hereditary cancer syndrome. If your tumor is caused by a genetic condition, it’s important to seek care from a comprehensive cancer center with a genetics team and other specialized services, such as a care centers for patients with neurofibromatosis or von Hippel-Lindau (VHL).
Yes, you have time for a second opinion
We understand the urgency of a tumor diagnosis and your desire to move quickly. However, very few diagnoses require that treatment or surgery occur immediately. The fastest treatment is not always the best treatment, and you owe it to yourself to take time now to ensure your treatment plan is the right one for you. We can help.
To arrange for a second opinion, call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or fill out the online form below. We’ll take care of the rest.