Definition of inquiry for Students. plural. inquiries. 1 : the act of asking a question or seeking information On further inquiry, we learned his name. 2 : a request for information The inquiry is confidential. 3 : a thorough examination an official inquiry.
1 Prostate cancer: Cancer that forms in the prostate gland is typically an adenocarcinoma, which makes up 99 percent of all prostate cancers. 2  Pancreatic cancer: Exocrine pancreatic cancer tumors are called adenocarcinomas. 3  They form in the pancreas ducts.
Within this category, the vast majority of tumors are adenocarcinomas. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and accounts for approximately 90% of all pancreatic cancers. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (also called endocrine or islet cell tumors) account for less than 5% of all pancreatic tumors. These tumors tend to grow slower and are less aggressive than exocrine tumors. To learn about other types of pancreatic tumors, contact the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at 877.272.6226. This answer should not be considered medical advice... This answer should not be considered medical advice and should not take the place of a doctorâs visit.