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Pancreatic carcinoma is cancer of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer; Cancer - pancreasPancreatic cancer is slightly more common in men than in women. |
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Causes
The risk increases with age.The cause is unknown, but it is more common in smokers and in people who are obese. Almos...
Tests
Abdominal CT scanAbdominal MRIAbdominal ultrasoundEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic ult...
Treatments
At the time of diagnosis, only about 20% of pancreatic tumors can be removed by surgery. The standard procedure is c...
Drugs
Cancer-killing medicine, chemotherapy, has been found to increase survival in some patients. This medicine (Gal...
Alternative Therapies
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group with members who share common experiences and problems ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have: Back painFatigueLoss of appetitePersistent abdomi...
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