Reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Your endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into your bloodstream. These hormones act like tiny, powerful messengers, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients with breast cancer in China, those who underwent adjuvant endocrine therapy had more prevalent ...

About two thirds of breast cancers are classified as “hormone receptor positive” disease. These cancer cells express a group of proteins that bind to hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, ...

Cushing’s syndrome is most often caused by tumors of the adrenal or pituitary glands that lead to excessive cortisol production. Over time, untreated Cushing’s can contribute to serious health ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is a rare hereditary disorder that affects the endocrine glands. Doctors mainly associate MEN2 with tumors of the adrenal gland, the thyroid, and the ...

Have you been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism or an endocrine-related condition that needs surgery? The UAB Section of Endocrine Surgery is honored to serve and treat patients of Alabama and beyond ...

As cancer treatments improve, the population of cancer survivors grows. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center understands the need to support survivors with uniquely tailored follow-up care. Recently ...

Hormones control essential processes like growth, metabolism, mood, and reproduction, but when their balance is disrupted, it can lead to an endocrine disorder. Endocrine disorders can be caused by ...