Adenocarcinoma of Lung
specificA carcinoma that arises from the lung and is characterized by the presence of malignant glandular epithelial cells. There is a male predilection with a male to female ratio of 2:1. Usually lung adenocarcinoma is asymptomatic and is identified through screening studies or as an incidental radiologic finding. If clinical symptoms are present they include shortness of breath, cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, and fever. Tobacco smoke is a known risk factor.
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Cancer Funding
Top Centers for Adenocarcinoma of Lung(18)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 2 | Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 3 | Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 4 | NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 5 | Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 6 | Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 7 | University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 8 | Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 9 | Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program | 64.0 |
| 10 | UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA NCI Comprehensive | 41.5 |
| 11 | Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC NCI Comprehensive | 41.5 |
| 12 | City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive | 41.5 |
| 13 | USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive | 41.5 |
| 14 | Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI | 41.5 |
| 15 | Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH | 41.5 |
| 16 | University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL | 41.5 |
| 17 | Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL | 41.5 |
| 18 | Legorreta Cancer Center at Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | 41.5 |
Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →