The bones, lungs, liver, and lymph nodes are where adenocarcinomas metastasize most frequently, while they can also migrate to other body parts. In addition, some adenocarcinoma types are more likely to spread to these locations and the nearby lymph nodes. The brain, bones, and adrenal glands are all affected by lung cancer.
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What is the life expectancy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother-in-law is 79 years old. She is in good health. However, five months back, she was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. It was removed the next month. Unfortunately, her tumor markers went up within the next two months, and her CT scan showed that the cells had spre... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law's condition. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the cause of one of the leading cancer-related deaths in the world. Unfortunately, it shows very aggressive progression, and only five percent have five-year ... Read Full »