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Introduction
Pancreatic cancer is a malignant disease occurs in the pancreas. This year, about 29,000 people will be diagnosed with this malignancy. The diagnosis of pancreatic cancer brings with them many questions and a need for clear, understandable answers...

In The Spotlight:

The Cancer Patient's Workbook: Everything You Need to Stay Organized and Informed - "This book gave me hope and guidance, and was definitely a blessing to me especially in the first several weeks after my diagnosis of stage 4 kidney cancer. I would recommend the Cancer Patient's Workbook to any one who has cancer."

" I am diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Where can I obtain answers to my questions?" - Get answers of your questions of pancreatic cancer from a board-certified oncologist.

Questions about cancer or its treatment? Get answers from a board-certified oncologist. Please visit our Ask An Oncologist service.

General

What You Need to Know about Pancreatic Cancer - An important booklet from the National Cancer Institute for patients and general public.

Mayo Clinic: What is Pancreatic Cancer - Learn the symptoms, preventions, diagnosis, treatment, etc. from this well-written but easily understandable article from Mayo Clinic.

Pancreatica.org: Confronting Pancreatic Cancer - A comprehensive website provides news, treatment information, and clinical trial database for pancreatic cancer patients.

National Pancreas Foundation: Pancreatic Cancer - Review article written by pancreatic cancer specialist discuss the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the malignancy.

CancerBACUP (UK): Pancreatic Cancer - Provides introductory but detailed information about this malignancy for pancreatic cancer patients and their caregivers.

Pam's Place on the Web: Pancreatic Cancer - Easy to understand web page on pancreatic cancer from Pam, a RN working in Hospice care in Louisiana.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis and Staging of Pancreatic Cancer - Details information on the diagnosis of this malignancy and the most important prognostic factor, the stage of pancreatic cancer.

MSKCC: Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer - This article from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center discuss the procedures used in pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Ultrasound of Abdomen - Ultrasound of abdomen is one of the most important diagnostic tool for pancreatic diagnosis.

CT Scan of Abdomen - Like ultrasound of abdomen, CT scan of the abdomen can provide detailed anatomical information of the abdomen. It is also one of the most important diagnostic tool for pancreatic diagnosis.

Univ. of Iowa Health Care: Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy - FNA biopsy is defined as using a fine needle to remove a sample of cells from a suspicious mass for diagnostic purposes. FNA biopsy is one of the procedure that can provide definitive diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

ACS: Can Pancreatic cancer Be Found Early? - Early diagnosis is the most important prognostic factor for cure of this malignancy. This article from the American Cancer Society teaches patients about the early symptoms and risk factors of pancreatic cancer.

Treatment

How is Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas Treated - Patient's information provided by National Cancer Institute.

Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Information for Healthcare Professionals - Physician's information on pancreatic cancer treatment provided by National Cancer Institute.

Surgery for Cancer of the Pancreas - Surgery is the only curative treatment for pancreatic cancer. This article provides detailed information on surgical treatment, the preoperative evaluations, and postsurgical follow-ups for this malignancy.

Clinical Trials for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment - Provides a list of research projects for pancreatic cancer treatment. More than 30 trials listed in the United States in the current list.

eMedicine: Pancreatic Cancer - Review article for healthcare professionals, motivated cancer patients, and caregivers focus on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Support

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - "Founded February 1999 by people who care about making a difference, PanCAN is a non-profit organization supported by your donations. Please help us to invest in the future!"

The Lustgarten Foundation of Pancreatic Cancer Research - To advance the science and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of Pancreatic Cancer.

Other

Anatomy of the Pancreas - The pancreas is a gland located in the upper human abdomen. This illustration provides detailed information on the pancreas and its adjacent organs.

Fighting the Battle of Pancreas Cancer - Learn how to battle this cancer that kills! This article includes coping strategies, useful tips, and inspiration to help you deal with pancreas cancer.

At Face Value: My Struggle With A Disfiguring Cancer - A cancer survivor's story by Terry Healey. Terry was diagnosed with Fibrosarcoma in 1984. He had extensive radiation treatment after "too many surgeries to count," and has been cancer free since 1986.

Cancer Support Group Mailing List - This is a mailing list for general cancer information, include lung cancer.

Financial Assistance for Cancer Care - provides an extensive listing of resources available that may offer financial assistance to help cover costs of cancer care.

	Questions about cancer or its treatment? Get answers from a board-certified oncologist. Please visit our Ask An Oncologist service.
	Ask a Physician - From Mayo Health - Do you have specific questions or concerns? Click here to ask a specialist, or browse frequently asked questions about cancer.
	Illustrated Pancreatic Cancer FAQ - This section is from the Pancreas Cancer Web of John Hopkins Cancer Center. It is designed specifically for patients and loved ones! The answers are in lay language with illustrative diagrams.