Managing Pancreatic Cancer general knowledge Archives

Understanding Distal Pancreatectomy

If your tumor is operable and in the tail you may qualify for a distal pancreatectomy. Learn more about this suregery for pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Matthew Yurgelun explains what high risk means for pancreatic cancer, and outlines what you can do if you meet these criteria.

Dr. Anup Kasi provides in-depth information and answers questions about qualifying for pancreatic cancer clinical trials.

Dr. Venkata Akshintala outlines some of the precursors to pancreatic cancer that people should look out for.

Dr. Diane Simeone and genetic counselor Jessica Everett explain why it is important to create a medical family tree for pancreatic cancer.

What is tumor staging and how does it affect treatment? Dr. Shubham Pant helps explain how pancreatic cancer tumors are staged and graded.

Do you want to understand more about how your doctor chooses your treatments? Learn about the standard of care for pancreatic cancer.

Confused about some of the similar-sounding terms you are hearing during pancreatic cancer treatment? Our list of words to know can help.

The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition shows there is power when advocacy groups join together for the cause: World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

A tumor board brings together experts in different treatment fields to discuss your case and help direct your pancreatic cancer treatment.