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Pancreatic Cancer Overview
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most complex and difficult cancers to treat. The best outcomes are the result of accurate diagnosis and careful treatment planning using a team (multidisciplinary) approach.
Pancreatic Cancer Types, Symptoms and DiagnosisLearn about the pancreas and find out about types of pancreatic cancer, symptoms, risk factors and more.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment OptionsPancreatic tumors can be very complex, and many patients require several different kinds of treatment. The physicians in the pancreatic cancer team work together to provide a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.
Nutrition and Pancreatic CancerPatients who have undergone pancreas surgery need special nutritional support. For guidance on post-surgery diet and other information on pancreatic cancer, view Nutrition and Pancreatic Cancer, an audio slideshow narrated by registered dietitian Dena McDowell, MS, RD, CD.
Pancreatic Cancer EducationWe have compiled a group of eductional materials with contributions from Douglas Evans, MD, and Kathleen Christians, MD, to help you better understand pancreatic cancer, and the surgical options available to you.
Clinical Trials for Pancreatic CancerPatients with cancers of the pancreas are often eligible for advanced treatment options through clinical trials. See our clinical trials page for a complete list of investigational therapies currently available for pancreatic cancer.
Special Screening Program for Pancreatic CancerThe Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center offers a specialized service for people who may be at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer due to personal or familial health factors.
Last Review Date: July 25, 2011 Online Editor(s): Kathryn Adam |
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