Understanding Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma refers specifically to cancers that affect cells that are glandular in nature.
Definition of Mucinous Adenocarcinoma
MAC tumors in the colon originate from the same genetic cause as adenocarcinoma.
However, there are important differences.
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Instead of producing less mucus, MAC cause the colon to produce farmoremucus.
Because of this ability to seep, MAC has long been considered a more aggressive form of adenocarcinoma.
Risk Factors
MAC has distinct characteristics that make it different from other types of colon cancer.
Sometimes early tests cannot provide an accurate diagnosis.
MAC is usually diagnosed in the more advanced stages of the disease.
Currently, mucinous colorectal adenocarcinoma is treated with the same approaches used for other types of colon cancer.
In short, the chemo may not be able to get where it needs to go.
This may lead to shorter survival times.
Alternately, you might seek a second opinion from a colorectal specialist experienced in MAC and signet-ring cell carcinoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mucinous adenocarcinoma (MAC) is usually considered an aggressive form of cancer.
In most cases, colon cancer, which is usually colon adenocarcinoma, grows slowly.
The average age varies depending on where the tumors originate.
In general, the average age of diagnosis is 66 to 68 years.
In most instances, the five-year survival rate for mucinous adenocarcinoma is good.
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