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Our online Learning Center has up-to-date, evidence-based information about numerous topics related to pancreatic cancer, including diagnostic tests, treatment options, management of treatment side effects, and more.
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer may include:
If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to speak to your physician.
Early detection of cancer can be key to successful treatment, so it is important to understand what increases your risk of pancreatic cancer. Risk factors can include:
There are several different types of tests for pancreatic cancer.
The evidence-based treatment plan your doctors choose is based on several factors: type of cancer, grade, and stage of the cancer, your overall health, and your treatment preferences.
There are several surgical options for pancreatic cancer, and your doctor will determine which is best for you.
Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer may not be eligible for a Whipple Procedure or other pancreatic surgeries. This is because the tumors may involve nearby blood vessels, making it too dangerous to remove the tumor surgically.
Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancers involves the use of medications to shrink or kill cancerous cells. In the case of pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy may be given before or after surgery or in combination with radiation. It can also be used to control tumor growth and prolong life in more advanced cases of pancreatic cancer.
The board-certified medical oncologists, nurses, and technicians at Connecticut Oncology Group provide the most effective, advanced care with warm, personal attention and support for patients and their families. In addition, your medical oncology team will work closely with your other providers and help provide access to clinical trials.
Radiation oncology is the highly-controlled use of radiation to cure or treat your cancer symptoms.
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