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Adenocarcinoma
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis of adenocarcinoma begins with a medical history and physical exam. When a lump is found, a piece of it is taken in a biopsy and examined to see what it is. If adenocarcinoma is found, other tests may be done to determine the extent of the disease. This process is called staging and usually includes specialized X-rays.