What is adenocarcinoma in situ? Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is a non-invasive type of cancer. It is called non-invasive because the cancer cells have not spread into surrounding tissues. If left untreated, it can turn into invasive adenocarcinoma. Is adenocarcinoma in situ a benign or malignant disease? AIS is considered a malignant (cancerous) disease. However, …
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What is adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix? Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is a precancerous disease in the cervix. The disease starts from glands in a part of the cervix called the endocervix. If not treated, AIS can turn into a type of cervical cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma. Is adenocarcinoma in situ a type of …
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What is adenocarcinoma in situ of the lung? Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is a type of non-invasive lung cancer. It is called non-invasive because the tumour cells have not spread beyond the surface of the small airspaces called alveoli in the lung. In order for a tumour to be called AIS, it cannot be larger …
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