What is adenocarcinoma?

Carcinoma refers to a form of cancer that develops in the body’s epithelial tissue, which is the tissue that lines the internal organs of the body, as well as the skin. If the cancer first forms in the glands that line your organs, this is known as adenocarcinoma. It can affect several areas of the body, including the lungs, stomach, colon, esophagus, breast, prostate and more.

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Reviewed by: Maggie Fader, MD

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