Issues with the pituitary gland, such as cancerous pituitary tumors, can cause it to under or over-produce hormones, including ACTH, which then triggers the adrenal glands to release more cortisol.

The acclaimed actress died on Sunday in a Paris hospital after battling a rare form of adrenal gland cancer, which she revealed in October 2023. Her death was announced by her agent, Danielle Gain.

This type of cancer starts in the adrenal glands located at the top of the kidneys, according to the Mayo Clinic. These glands, though small, impact the body immensely. They make the hormones that ...

She was later diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer. By Jenny Gross Émilie Dequenne, who won best actress honors at age 17 at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in the Belgian film ...