What is the prognosis (outlook) for people with adrenocortical carcinoma?

What is the prognosis (outlook) for people with adrenocortical carcinoma?

Prognosis depends on the tumor’s location and size, and whether cancer has spread beyond the adrenal glands. The prognosis is better in people who are younger or when the tumor is small.

In some cases, completely removing the tumor with surgery can cure cancer. Tumors that have metastasized (spread to other areas of the body) are harder to treat. New treatments continue to improve survival rates for people with adrenocortical carcinoma.