Adenocarcinoma

What Is Adenocarcinoma?

Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in glandular cells responsible for producing mucus and other fluids. It can arise in many organs-such as the esophagus, rectum, lungs, pancreas, endometrium, prostate, or cervix-and each location requires its own diagnostic and treatment approach.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms vary depending on where the tumor develops. You may experience:

• Ongoing cough
• Trouble swallowing
• Blood in your stool
• Unusual bleeding
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Fatigue
• Unintentional weight loss

Causes

There's no single cause of adenocarcinoma, but several factors can raise your risk:

• Age 50 or older
• Smoking
• Heavy alcohol use
• Obesity
• Family history of cancer
• Chronic inflammation in an organ
• HPV infection (for cervical adenocarcinoma)

Treatment Options for Adenocarcinoma in Jersey Village

Treatment depends on the organ affected and cancer stage:

• Surgery: Removes the tumor and surrounding tissue to achieve clear margins and reduce recurrence risk.
• Radiation therapy: Uses high-energy X-rays or particles to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells in a targeted area.
• Chemotherapy: Delivers systemic drugs that interfere with cancer cell growth and division, often used before or after surgery.
• Targeted therapy: Blocks specific proteins or genes that drive cancer growth, minimizing damage to healthy cells.
• Immunotherapy: Stimulates your immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively.