Adrenal cancer in 2013: Time to individualize treatment for adrenocortical cancer?

Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2014 Feb;10(2):76-8. doi: 10.1038/nrendo.2013.263. Epub 2014 Jan 7.

Abstract

2013 was a good year for adrenocortical cancer, as the new knowledge gained holds great promise for patients. Advances were made in genetics, epigenetics, the advent of related technological and bioinformatic tools, and the feasibility of massive screening of people and samples.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / genetics
  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Epigenomics
  • Humans
  • Precision Medicine / trends*
  • beta Catenin / antagonists & inhibitors

Substances

  • beta Catenin