Adrenal Tumor Program

The University of Colorado multidisciplinary Adrenal Cancer Program established in 2013 offers a comprehensive treatment approach, and patients benefit from the expertise of a team of physicians.

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal tumors – including adrenal cancer as well as adrenal tumors associated with Cushing’s syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, and pheochromocytoma. Our services Include:

Same-day outpatient evaluation in a joint Endocrine, Oncology and Surgery clinic
A multidisciplinary approach to patients with adrenal tumors with specialists in: Endocrinology, Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Genetics
Comprehensive medical management of patients with hormonally active tumors
Endocrine surgery team has advanced expertise in adrenal tumor and adrenal cancer surgery

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Appointments and Clinic Information

Current Research Studies

Wierman/Kiseljak-Vassiliades Lab: Ongoing Translational Research

1

Development of novel adrenal carcinogenesis research tools

Summary: The aim of this project is to develop adrenocortical carcinoma patient derived novel cell lines, as well as development of patient derived xenografts in mice to ultimately use in testing new therapeutics.

2

Approaches to targeted therapy in adrenal carcinogenesis

Summary: The major goal of this project has been focused on exploring novel pathways underlying ACC tumorigenesis to identify new therapeutic targets for the patients.

3

Targeting adrenocortical cancer microenvironment

Summary: The aim of this project is to explore how mitotane and other hemotherapeutic agents alter tumor microenvironment to increase immunogenicity and allow immune therapies to be more effective.

Fishbein Lab: Ongoing Translational Research

1

Understand neuroendocrine tumor formation

Summary: The goal of this project to use genetic and molecular genetic approaches to understand why neuroendocrine tumors, such as pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma, form.

2

Identify markers for predicting prognosis and for targeted therapies

Summary: The goal of this project is to advance personalized medicine for patients with neuroendocrine tumors including pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma.

Support Our Mission

You can make a difference in patient education and clinical and translational research at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Consider lending your support for adrenal neoplasms research and the Pituitary Program in the Division of Endocrinology. >>More about philanthropy opportunities

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How YOU Can Make A Difference

$25-$500 will support educational web-based efforts.
$500-$5,000 will support educational programs for patients, nurses, students and doctors on the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal disorders.
$5,000-$50,000 will support pilot projects for basic or clinical adrenal research studies.
$50,000-$250,000 will support a post-doctoral fellow's research.
$250,000-$2.0 million will support longer-term innovative research to understand the cause of adrenal tumors and markers of tumor progression.
$2-5 million will endow a Chair for the Adrenal Program to recruit and retain outstanding clinicians and researchers committed to the diagnosis, treatment and improved care of patients with adrenal disorders.
$5-10 million will endow the Adrenal Program to create a premier Adrenal Center for the care of patients with adrenal disorders and to fund research to find better diagnostic and prognostic markers and novel treatment options for adrenal diseases.

Contact us to honor someone you know or love with an adrenal order. We appreciate your support for the clinical, educational or research efforts of the Adrenal Tumor Program!

Hayley Nelson
Development, Faculty and Hospital Relations
Office of Advancement | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | Mail Stop A065
13001 E. 17th Place, Suite WG112, Aurora, CO 80045
Office: 303-724-4302 | Mobile: 701-330-6815

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