Does Worsening Adenocarcinoma Carcinomatosis Mean That The Cancer Has Spread To The Lungs?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2018

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Question : My boyfriends recent visit with primary care Dr Assessment# Decsription stated:
Adenocarcinoma carcinomatosis (C80.0), Worsening Does this mean that the Cancer has spread to his lungs?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cancer is spreading

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Adenocarcinoma worsening means that the primary source of cancer is now moving to other parts of the body and spreading.

I would advise you to upload all reports to assist you further.

Regards

Dr Monish De

Oncologist

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