At Atrium Health Levine Cancer, we offer specialized treatment for benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) endocrine tumors. 

Our network of locations, including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, makes it easy for you to get the highest level of care. 

We combine the most advanced therapies with compassionate support to help you achieve the best outcome. Whether you’re just starting care or seeking a second opinion, our endocrine tumor experts are ready to guide you through a plan tailored to your unique needs.

Why Choose Levine Cancer for Endocrine Tumor Care? 

  • The region’s only multidisciplinary endocrine tumor clinic: Our endocrine surgeons, head and neck surgeons (otolaryngologists), neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and other specialists work together to provide the region’s best care.   
  • The only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western NC: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, our campus in Winston-Salem, holds the highest designation given by the National Cancer Institute.
  • Skilled and experienced surgeons: Having an experienced surgeon is key to successfully treating endocrine tumors. Our surgeons treat a high volume of patients and are skilled at performing advanced procedures, including minimally invasive endocrine surgery.
  • Innovation: Through research and clinical trials, we’re working toward new and more effective approaches to endocrine tumor care. You may have early access to groundbreaking treatment options.
  • Specialized tumor boards: At our regularly held endocrine and pituitary tumor boards, surgeons, endocrinologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, oncologists, pathologists and genetic counselors meet to discuss treatment plans. This means coordinated, expert care for you.   
  • One of the most active and longest-running Gamma Knife programs in the country: Our experienced providers can use this precise, powerful type of radiation therapy to treat advanced pituitary tumors.
  • Patient and family support services: We offer a broad range of services to help you and your family navigate through the treatment process, such as the Cancer Patient Support Program (CPSP) and the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) support program.

About Endocrine Tumors

Endocrine tumors involve cells that make hormones. They may affect the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands and the pancreas. Additionally, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) may be located throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and lungs.

Many endocrine tumors are benign (non-cancerous), but some are malignant (cancerous). Although some types are common, others are quite rare. Endocrine tumors may produce hormones that can cause a range of symptoms. In some cases, these tumors occur as part of hereditary syndromes (passed down in families).

Your treatment plan will depend on your exact diagnosis. Our experts have extensive experience with all types of endocrine tumors and cancers and use the latest medical advancements to personalize a plan for you.

Types of Endocrine Tumors We Treat

  • Adrenal cancer
  • Adrenal nodules
  • Functional neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)
  • Hereditary endocrine tumor syndromes
  • Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN syndromes)
  • Parathyroid tumors
  • Pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid nodules