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Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the pancreas. The pancreas produces enzymes to help digest food and secretes hormones which help maintain and regulate body sugar levels. There are several types of pancreatic cancer, depending on the types of cells affected.
Fast Facts:
- The two primary types are exocrine and endocrine tumors.
- Treatable when caught early.1
- Incidents have dropped in the last 15-25 years, but it remains the fourth leading cause of cancer death.2
- Linked to the BRCA2 gene and appears to happen with higher frequency in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.1
The Top 10 Resources on Pancreatic Cancer
Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.
- Pancreatica: Confronting Pancreatic Cancer
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): Pancreatic Cancer
- American Cancer Society (ACS): Detailed Guide: Pancreatic Cancer
- Mayo Clinic: Pancreatic Cancer
- Johns Hopkins: Basics of Pancreatic Cancer: What Everyone Should Know...
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Latest Headlines on Pancreatic Cancer
What is Pancreatic Cancer?
- eMedicineHealth: Pancreatic Cancer
- eMedicine: Pancreatic Cancer
- OncoLink: Pancreatic Cancer: The Basics
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Pancreatic Cancer
- Wikipedia: Pancreatic Cancer
- AccessDNA: About Pancreatic Cancer
What are the Causes and Complications of Pancreatic Cancer?
- Mayo Clinic: Pancreatic Causes | Risk Factors | Complications
- eMedicineHealth: Pancreatic Cancer Causes
- Johns Hopkins: What Causes Pancreatic Cancer?
- NCI: Smoking and Health History Can Affect the Risk of Developing Pancreatic Cancer
- Healthology: Pancreatic Cancer: Causes
What are the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer?
- Mayo Clinic: Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms
- National Pancreas Foundation: What are the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer?
- ACS: How is Cancer of the Pancreas Diagnosed?
- Healthscout: Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
- About.com: Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
What are the Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Pancreatic Cancer?
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
- American Cancer Society: How is Pancreatic Cancer Staged?
- DrJohnHong: Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates
- ThirdAge: Pancreatic Cancer Staging and Prognosis
What are the Treatments and Medications for Pancreatic Cancer?
- ACS: How is Cancer of the Pancreas Treated?
- NCI: Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: Treatment Options
- UCSF Medical Center: Pancreatic Cancer: Treatment
- WrongDiagnosis: Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer
What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer?
- Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: Holistic Approaches to Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Pancreatic Cancer - Complementary/Alternative Medicine
- NCI: Gonzalez Regimen Q&A
- Quackwatch: A Special Message for Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments
How Do You Prevent Pancreatic Cancer?
- ACS: Can Cancer of the Pancreas Be Prevented?
- Mayo Clinic: Pancreatic Cancer: Prevention
- USA Today: Scientists Explore Vitamin D for Cancer Prevention (Sept. 17, 2006)
- Science Daily: Aspirin May Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer (Aug. 7, 2002)
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Pancreatic Cancer
- Oprah: Randy Pausch's Last Lecture
- YouTube: Katie Couric's Notebook: Pancreatic Cancer Screening | Steve Jobs Motivational Speech
- Pancreatica: Survivor Stories
- NY Daily News: One Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Tells How He Did It: Ignore All the Horror Tales (March 7, 2008)
- Jon's Next Adventure: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
- Jeannette Castady: One Family's Pancreatic Cancer Journey
- Primum Non Nocere: A Medical Student Watches His Grandmother's Last Hours
- Al's News and Views: The Battle Continues
- JoRenge's Life Battle: Hope is Believing
- ABC News: Healthy Gums May Prevent Pancreatic Cancer, New Drug Could Treat It (Jan. 17, 2007)
Foundations and Support Groups on Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatica: Confronting Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: Working Together For a Cure
- National Pancreas Foundation: Supporting Research on Pancreatic Diseases
- Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: Home Page
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Pancreatic Cancer
- John's Hopkins: Pancreas Cancer Discussion Page
- Cancer Compass: Pancreatic Cancer Message Board
- Cancer Forums: Pancreatic Cancer Forum
- Topix: Pancreatic Cancer Forum
- HealthBoards: Cancer Message Board
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Pancreatic Cancer
- PubMed Central: Pancreatic Cancer Articles
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Pancreatic Cancer Articles
- Google Scholar: Recent Pancreatic Cancer Articles
Clinical Trials on Pancreatic Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Pancreatic Neoplasms Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Johns Hopkins: Basics of Pancreatic Cancer: What Everyone Should Know...
- ↑ ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
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- Contributor: Unity
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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- Redirects: Pancreatic cancer, Exocrine cancer, Exocrine Cancer
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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