Pancreatic cancer usually starts in the exocrine cells, which produce digestive juices.
Symptoms include:
Risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer include:
Diagnosis
After performing an exam, Dr. Jones may order several tests, including:
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Treatments for pancreatic cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. According to the American Cancer Society, only about 23% of patients with cancer of the exocrine pancreas are still living a year after diagnosis. Only about 4% are still living five years after being diagnosed.