Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer by Stage
It is hard to stage pancreatic cancer accurately by imaging tests. Doctors must do their best to decide before surgery whether there is a good chance the cancer can be completely removed. Surgeons usually consider a pancreatic cancer resectable ... [... more]
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Detailed Guide: Pancreatic Cancer
There are 2 general types of surgery used for pancreatic cancer: Several studies have shown that removing only part of the cancer does not help patients to live longer. Pancreatic cancer surgery is one of the most difficult operations a surgeon ... [... more]
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General Information About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. Smoking and health history can affect the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Possible signs of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, pain, and ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
What's New in Pancreatic Cancer Research and Treatment?
Research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer is under way in many medical centers throughout the world. Scientists are learning more about some of the changes in DNA that cause cells in the pancreas to become cancerous. ... [... more]
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Pancreatic Cancer Home Page
NCI's gateway for information about islet cell tumors (endocrine pancreas). What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Pancreas to learn about pancreatic cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor. NCI's gateway for ... [... more]
National Institutes of Health (Cancer) |
Pancreatic Cancer
Because of its location, pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect. In addition to considering your medical history and performing a physical examination, your doctor may order certain tests. Ultrasound of the abdomen—sound waves to help detect ... [... more]
American Medical Association |
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. Smoking and health history can affect the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Possible signs of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, pain, and ... [... more]
National Institutes of Health (Cancer) |
3) What causes pancreatic cancer?
It may be hard to accept, but chance may play a big role in the development of pancreas cancer. In order to understand how this is possible, it is helpful to review the basics of genetics. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) carries all of the genetic ... [... more]
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Pain in Pancreatic Cancer Can Be Controlled
The management of pain for patients with pancreatic cancer is one of the most important aspects of their care. Pain is a common symptom that can be successfully controlled. The best management of pain is aggressive therapy with constant ... [... more]
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Confronting Pancreatic Cancer
Offers a wealth of information about pancreatic cancer, as well as hosting the world's largest database of clinical trials against pancreatic cancer. Professor Eileen O'Reilly has co-authored “100 Questions and Answers About Pancreatic Cancer” as ... [... more]
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Is pancreatic cancer hereditary?
Cancer of the pancreas is a genetic disease which means that it is caused by changes (mutations) in DNA. These changes can be inherited (we are born with them) or they can be acquired (they develop after we are born). The inherited changes ... [... more]
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What are risk factors for pancreatic cancer?
There are some factors which can increase the risk of acquiring the genetic mutations that may potentially result in pancreatic cancer. These risk factors are outlined in the table below. You will notice that coffee and alcohol are not listed. ... [... more]
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