Definition of pancreatic cancer: A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas. Also called exocrine cancer.
Estimated new cases and deaths from pancreatic cancer in the United States in 2013:
- New cases: 45,220
- Deaths: 38,460
See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Pancreas to learn about pancreatic cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
Treatment
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
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- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment
[ patient ] [ health professional ] - Clinical Trials to Treat Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)
- Chemotherapy Regimen Extends Survival in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients
- Drugs Approved for Pancreatic Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer
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Prevention, Genetics, Causes
Information related to prevention, genetics, and risk factors- Smoking Home Page
- Understanding Gene Testing
- Cancer Genetics Services Directory
- Cancer Genetics Overview
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