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Pancreatic Cancer
Merck — Smoking, chronic pancreatitis, and possibly long-standing diabetes are risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Pain, weight loss, jaundice, and vomiting are some typical symptoms. Computed tomography is the most accurate diagnostic technique. About ...More…
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Gemcitabine after Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Improves ...
National Cancer Institute — Less than 20 percent of patients with pancreatic cancer are candidates for surgery, because the disease is often detected in the late stages. Gemcitabine has been a standard treatment for patients with advanced (and inoperable) pancreatic cancer ...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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Your Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Washington University St Louis — Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of MedicineMore…
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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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General Information About Pancreatic Cancer
National Cancer Institute — 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…
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Pancreatic Cancer - Johns Hopkins Medicine: Metastasis
A major concern when diagnosing a pancreatic cancer is whether or not the cancer has already spread (metastasized) outside of the pancreas. The location of the metastases will determine whether the patient has locoregional or metastatic ...More…
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Pancreatic Cancer: Pancreatica - FAQ
What are emerging therapies in regard to the treatment of pancreatic cancer? What are alternative or complementary treatment of pancreatic cancer? What are some of the main troubling symptoms and their treatments? Where do I get more information ...More…
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Pancreatic Cancer
American Medical Association — 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 abdomensound waves to help detect ...More…
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Walk or Run To Fight 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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What's New in Pancreatic Cancer Research and Treatment?
American Cancer Society — 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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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…