Adenocarcioma, or as it is also called glandular lung cancer in oncology, is a type of neoplasm that is most “popular” in patients. It accounts for up to 40% of all cancers, occurs in the peripheral regions of the lungs, and is thought to be caused by smoking. Moreover, the weak half of humanity is prone to adenocarcinoma much more often than men.
Signs of adenocarcinoma
This oncological disease at the beginning of its appearance is not detected, does not show any signs, but over time the patient notices:
Prolonged coughing spells with phlegm;
Temperature increase;
swelling of the cheeks and neck;
Weakness, fatigue, apathy;
Shortness of breath
Pain in the chest;
Hoarseness.
Diagnosis of adenocarcinoma at an early stage is a good option for a successful cure.
Treatment of glandular lung cancer
If it was possible to detect a malignant tumor in time, then doctors have the opportunity to carry out:
Surgical operation of tumors of different sizes is the most effective way;
Radiotherapy – radiation with minimal harm to the patient;
Chemotherapy, which can act on metastases, thereby reducing the possibility of recurrence after surgery.
Due to the fact that glandular cancer in the majority is detected only in the later stages, the prognosis for survival is far from optimistic – 10% of patients cross the five-year barrier.