Oncology · Adrenal cancer
Adrenal cancer: have your file reviewed by a specialist in Cuba.
We translate your pathology, hormone test and imaging reports into Spanish and send them to an oncologist in Cuba. We explain the doctor’s opinion in plain language and, if you decide to go ahead, plan treatment and travel with you.
- Preliminary review fee shown during the application
- Specialist opinion · Target: about 4 business days
- Support in English, Spanish, German and Turkish
Who it is for
When can we help?
A mass was found in an adrenal gland
You would like a second specialist opinion on what the mass is and whether surgery is needed.
You have had surgery
The pathology showed adrenal cancer (adrenocortical carcinoma) and you want the plan reviewed before mitotane or other treatment.
The cancer has come back or spread
You want your whole file looked at again before a new treatment decision.
You are helping a loved one
You can apply on their behalf. Every update comes to you.
What the doctor checks
What does the doctor check first in adrenal cancer?
Not every mass in an adrenal gland is cancer. It may be spread from another cancer, or a non-cancerous (benign) tumour that makes hormones. The doctor makes this clear first, then looks closely at these points in your file.
- 01
Diagnosis and pathology
The pathology report, the size of the tumour and values such as Ki-67; whether the mass is adrenal cancer or another tumour.
- 02
Hormone production
Cortisol, aldosterone, androgen and metanephrine tests. If the tumour produces hormones, blood pressure, potassium and sugar levels are affected.
- 03
Stage and spread
Tumour size, whether it has grown into blood vessels or nearby organs, and spread to the lungs or liver.
- 04
Surgery and treatment
Whether the tumour was removed in one piece; any mitotane or chemotherapy, with start dates and side effects.
Documents
Which documents do you need?
Tick what you already have. A missing document does not stop your application; our team will tell you what is still needed.
Your reports can be in any language; we translate them for the doctor. Clear photos and PDF files are both fine.
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Process
From application to the doctor’s opinion in four steps
About 10 minutes
Application and payment
You fill in the form, upload your reports and pay the preliminary review fee.
After payment
Check and translation
We check your documents, translate them into Spanish and prepare one clear file for the doctor.
Target: about 4 business days
Specialist opinion
An oncologist in Cuba reviews your file and may ask for more documents. We keep you updated at every step.
The decision is yours
Decision and planning
We explain the doctor’s opinion. If you want to go ahead, we plan the hospital stay, travel and accommodation with you.
Timings vary with each file and its documents. You can follow every stage in the patient portal.
Adrenal cancer in Cuba
What can you expect from the review in Cuba?
Oncologists in Cuba review your file in line with internationally accepted approaches to this rare disease, where surgery and mitotane-based treatment come first. The doctor takes a fresh look at your current plan, checks whether an option has been missed and points out anything still missing from your file.
Medicines developed in Cuba are used for the cancer types they are licensed for, and none of them takes the place of proven standard treatment for this disease. The doctor reviewing your file tells you clearly whether treatment in Cuba could add anything for you.
Written medical opinion
The doctor’s assessment and suggested next step, explained to you in English.
Clear cost information
If treatment is suggested, you receive hospital and treatment costs in writing.
Decide in your own time
Once you have heard the opinion, you decide whether to travel.
FAQ
Questions families often ask
My tumour produces hormones. Can I travel?
If hormone production is not under control, it needs treating where you live first. The doctor looks at your tests and blood pressure and tells you whether travel is safe. We only plan travel if it is.
Can I apply while taking mitotane?
Yes. You do not need to stop your medicine to get an opinion. In the application, give your dose, the start date and any results for mitotane levels in the blood.
How much is the preliminary review fee and what does it cover?
The current fee is shown during the application. It covers checking your documents, translating them into Spanish, the review of your file by a specialist in Cuba and explaining the opinion to you. For card payments, the processing fee is shown separately on the payment screen.
Is the fee refunded if the doctor finds treatment unsuitable?
If you withdraw after paying but before your file is sent to the doctor, the fee is refunded. The preliminary review fee pays for the specialist's review of your file, not for acceptance for treatment, so once your file has been sent to the doctor it is not refunded, whether the doctor's opinion is positive or negative. If the doctor asks for more documents during the review, reviewing them is covered by the same fee. To withdraw, simply write to info@cubahealthassist.com with your file number; our finance team will handle your request.
How long does the specialist opinion take?
If your documents are complete, our target for the first specialist review is about 4 business days. If the doctor asks for more documents, it may take longer. We keep you updated at every step.
Can a relative apply for the patient?
Yes, most applications are made by relatives. Contact details are taken from the applicant, and all updates go to the applicant.
My reports are not in Spanish. Do I need a translation?
We take care of the translation. We translate your documents into Spanish and explain the doctor's opinion to you in your language.
Do I have to travel to Cuba?
Your file is first reviewed remotely. Once you have the doctor's opinion, you decide whether to travel. If you cannot come to Cuba, treatment can, in suitable cases, also be carried out in your own country with your own doctor, in coordination with the doctors in Cuba.
Prepared by the Cuba Health Assist medical content team · Last updated: · Editorial and medical content policy
Sources: WHO: cancer fact sheet; Fassnacht M et al. ESE-ENSAT clinical practice guideline on adrenocortical carcinoma in adults, Eur J Endocrinol, 2018 (PubMed 30299884)
Diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by the specialist who reviews your file.
Are your reports ready?
The application takes about 10 minutes. If you would like to ask first, write to us on WhatsApp; we help in English, Spanish, German and Turkish.
This page is for information only. Diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by licensed doctors. Medical disclaimer