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Common Questions on Pancreatic Cancer

Do you have some basic information on pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic Cancer, Frequently Asked Questions – The National Pancreas Foundation
Pancreatic Cancer Home Page – National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Is there information on tests used to help diagnose pancreatic cancer?
Ultrasound - Abdomen – Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
CA 19-9 Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) - NIDKK (National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse)
Patient Guide to Pancreatic-Biliary Tests – Gastroenterology Department
Clinical Services, Department of Radiology – Massachusetts General Hospital

Do you have any information on surgery for pancreatic cancer?
Surgery – Pancreatic Cancer - ACS

Is there information on who else treats pancreatic cancer at the Massachusetts General Hospital?
Patient Guide to Pancreatic-Biliary Tests –Gastroenterology Department

What are some diet and nutrition hints for people with pancreatic cancer?
Diet & Nutrition - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on pancreatic cancer?
Information Finder on Gastrointestinal Cancers

Revised 2008

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