Question 1

i was wondering is a 5mm adenocarcinoma (pre-cancerous rectal polyp) cause for immediate concern?

Accepted Answer

Clarify: Adenocarcinoma is not precancerous, it is cancer. 5 mm is pretty small, which makes it sound like a polyp (not adenocarcinoma). If that was the case (maybe called a tubular adenoma?) , there should be nothing to worry about. Adenocarcinoma in the colon/rectum implies invasion deeper into the colon. Please clarify the results of your biopsy with your doctor.

Question 2

colonoscopy showed adenocarcinoma in situ from the 1.3 cm polyp that was removed ,what does that mean ? do i have cancer? what should i do next ?

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Your doctor can help: The doctor who did your colonoscopy is supposed to see you after the polyp biopsy report has reached him. He/she can explain what you need to do now and in future. You have beginning of a cancer which has been removed right now. But follow up Colonoscopy should be done at the recommended intervals(at least  every 5 years) to look for new polyps which are likely to develop /can lead to new cancer.

Question 3

what does a polyp feel like?

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Location ?: If in colon, most are w/o sensation... There fore dangerous to grow without knowledge of. If you are over 50, get your screening colonoscopy done. If you have a hx of family polyps follow your doc's screening advice.

Question 4

what is stage ivb adenocarcinoma?

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Advanced cancer: Adenocarcinoma is a certain type of cancer. It can occur anywhere in the body, but the common ones are colon, lung, and breast cancer. Stage ivb is an advanced stage of cancer.

Question 5

what causes people to get polyps?

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Genetics environment: Genetics and to a greater extent environmental issues and personal habits can contribute to polyp formation.

Question 6

is adenocarcinoma life threatning?

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Most definitely.: I hope your doctor told you how serious this is, and how important early treatment be instituted.

Question 7

what is the prognosis of adenocarcinoma?

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Depends on stage: Depends on several factors. One of them is stage, which basically describes if the cancer is local or how far its spread. Also the primary source of the cancer (pancreas vs lung for example) also leads to different prognosis.

Question 8

what are polyps, and why are they removed?

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Growths, prevent CA: Growths on lining of organs, stomach, uterus, commonly colon.
Most are not cancers, but most cancers in colon come from polyps that grow over time, and develop into cancers.
Best way to check is with colonoscopy to detect and remove polyps, before they can turn into cancer.  Other tests e.g. "virtual colonoscopy" available as well, but don't allow for removal. Abnormality seen, need colonoscopy.

Question 9

what organs/tissues are affected by adenocarcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Glands.: Adenocarcinomas arise from glandular tissue and are the most common type of malignancy.  Common sites include lung, breast, prostate, esophagus, stomach, intestines and pancreas.  Patterns of spread vary with site of origin, but metastases to lungs, liver, lymph nodes and bone are typical for adenocarcinomas.

Question 10

what is galbladder polyp?

Accepted Answer

A POLYP: Is a benign growth inside the gallbladder.

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