Pancreatic cancer
All about cancer of the pancreas, including symptoms, risk factors and causes. Information on how cancer of the pancreas is diagnosed including initial tests and scans you may have to see if the cancer has spread. Treatment for cancer of the pancreas includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There is also information on likely outcome (prognosis), research and how to cope with pancreatic cancer.
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You can find pancreatic cancer organisations providing help and support, a reading list and see where this information comes from.
You can also read all about pancreatic cancer research on our News and Resources website.
Or you can donate directly to our pancreatic cancer research on our MyProjects website.
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