Adenocarcinoma of the prostate

What does "Adenocarcinoma of the prostate" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Adenocarcinoma of the prostate is a type of cancer that starts in the prostate, a small gland that produces some of the fluid in semen in men. This type of cancer begins in the cells of the gland and is the most common type of prostate cancer. It grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

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