What is adenoid cystic carcinoma?
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare form of cancer. It is an overgrowth of cells beginning in the glandular tissues, in particular, the salivary glands. It is usually found mainly in the head and neck. Other sites of include the breast, lacrimal gland, trachea, and skin.
How do members experience adenoid cystic carcinoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with adenoid cystic carcinoma*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for adenoid cystic carcinoma*
Who has adenoid cystic carcinoma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 28 |