Adenocarcinoma Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is Adenocarcinoma Cancer?

Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the glands or tubules that produce mucus. It can affect any part of your body, though it most often occurs in the lungs, stomach, and female reproductive organs. Adenocarcinoma usually appears as a lump on your skin or as a tumor on your body.

How do you know if you have Adenocarcinoma?

If you feel something growing inside of you and it doesn't go away after four weeks, then it's likely adenocarcinoma. In addition, if you have a tumor on your skin or in your nose, mouth, or vagina, it's probably Adenocarcinoma.

Where does Adenocarcinoma happen?

About two to three times as many women die from this form of cancer as from breast cancer. Adenocarcinoma occurs more often in the stomach and female reproductive organs. More than 90 percent of people with adenocarcinoma have a history of smoking cigarettes, especially during adulthood.

Does Adenocarcinoma have Signs and Symptoms? What are they?

You might not have any symptoms at first. But as cancer grows, you will probably feel a lump on your skin or in your nose, mouth, or vagina.

The tumor might also cause swelling and bleeding. Sometimes people with adenocarcinoma die from flu-like symptoms and other types of flu-like illnesses that develop suddenly and cause sudden death.

What Causes Adenocarcinoma?

Several things can cause this type of cancer to develop:

If you have a genetic mutation, such as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (sometimes called "mutated genes"), it increases your risk of developing this form of cancer.

There are changes to certain genes that are passed down through your family.

Some chemicals in your environment are thought to increase the chances of the disease, but experts aren't sure of this.

Some experts believe that obesity can cause this form of cancer. Some people will develop adenocarcinoma after being obese for several years due to unclear reasons. Still, you should not use being obese as an excuse to avoid having a checkup.

You should always have a medical checkup if you have any type of cancer risk factor or family history of cancer, including adenocarcinoma because these things can be identified before you have cancer.

What are your chances of getting Adenocarcinoma?

You are more likely to get this form of cancer if you:

·    are female

·    have a family history of the disease (your mother, brother, sister, or children)

·    smoke cigarettes (especially during adulthood) for many years (and keep smoking after you have quit)

·    are obese for many years because of unclear reasons

Other factors that increase the risk of this form of cancer are being exposed to asbestos or other environmental toxins. You don't need to have any one of these risk factors to get cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How much is Care?

This depends on several factors, such as your health insurance coverage and the type of care you need. Most people pay out-of-pocket for treatment and medications. You may be able to get help from a health insurance plan or other sources.

Does my school cover these costs?

If you're a student, your school will probably cover the cost of medical treatment and medications for you and any family members if you have qualifying medical conditions such as the ones listed above, or you could qualify for state-funded coverage under your catastrophic illness plan (sometimes called an accident policy).

If you're not a student, you could qualify for the Affordable Care Act under the individual market and be eligible for subsidized coverage through your job.

You can also apply for Medicaid and Medicare, and you could qualify for tax subsidies so your out-of-pocket expenses, including medical bills and medications, would be limited.

What if I don't have health insurance?

Adenocarcinoma can be expensive to treat because of all of the tests that are often required. We may recommend that you get help paying for some or all of these medical expenses with one of these sources:

Is there any help available for people with low income and no insurance?

Some states provide help to patients who can't get health care because of their limited income and insurance. These services may include financial assistance for medical bills and medications.

You can apply for these services by calling your state's social service office or the Health Insurance Marketplace at Healthcare.gov and asking about it directly.

How fast can I get approved?

This will depend on which source you apply to, but most people are approved for financial help in 4-6 weeks after they apply.

Some sources will allow you to get help when you are in the hospital, which means you won't have any bills due immediately after you are discharged from the hospital.