adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It develops from columnar cells normally found on the surface of the endocervix. Most tumours start from a non-invasive type of cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). What are the symptoms of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? The most common symptom of adenocarcinoma of the cervix is abnormal …
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Adenocarcinoma of the stomach

What is adenocarcinoma of the stomach? Adenocarcinoma (also called invasive adenocarcinoma) is the most common type of stomach cancer. The tumour starts from the cells that line the inside of the stomach. In many cases, adenocarcinoma develops from a precancerous condition dysplasia. What causes adenocarcinoma in the stomach? Environmental factors associated with adenocarcinoma in the …
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Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus

Adenocarcinoma (also known as invasive adenocarcinoma) is a type of esophageal cancer. It is the most common type of esophageal cancer in developed countries and it is more common in men than women. Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus typically starts from glandular cells lining the lower part of the esophagus. The lower part of the esophagus, …
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Adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland

What is adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland? Adenocarcinoma is a type of prostate cancer. It develops from the glands normally found in the prostate gland. Adenocarcinoma of the prostate is a relatively common cancer among older men and the risk of developing this type of cancer increases after a man turns 50 years old. Is …
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Adenocarcinoma of the lung

What is adenocarcinoma of the lung? Adenocarcinoma is a type of lung cancer. This type of cancer starts from specialized cells called pneumocytes that line the inside of the air spaces called alveoli in the lungs. It is the most common type of lung cancer in North America. What causes adenocarcinoma in the lung? The …
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Adenocarcinoma

What is adenocarcinoma? Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer made up of gland-producing cells. Adenocarcinoma can start anywhere in the body where gland-producing cells are normally found such as the internal organs. Is adenocarcinoma malignant or benign? Adenocarcinoma is a malignant (cancerous) type of tumour. What are the symptoms of adenocarcinoma? The symptoms of adenocarcinoma …
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