Pancreatic Cancer

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you are not alone. Learn more about the world-class care at UPMC. Discover facts and information on pancreatic cancer as well as details about screening, prevention, and risks.

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Cancer Rehabilitation Puts Quality of Life First

October 14, 2019

Find out how cancer rehabilitation can help you maintain and restore your quality of life and your ability to perform daily activities. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, cancer rehab, cancer rehabilitation, physical therapy, rehabilitation
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3D Printing Adds a New Dimension to Medicine

October 9, 2019

Learn more about 3D printing and imaging and how it is helping UPMC surgeons. "If we can scan it, we can model it." Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: 3D printing, Chad Dehmer, imaging services, medical 3D printing, tumors, ultrasound, UPMC
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Latest Advancements in the Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Cancer

April 17, 2018

The robotic-assisted Whipple procedure is a minimally invasive surgery that most people with pancreatic cancer may be candidates for. Learn more at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: pancreatic cancer, Whipple procedure
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Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic or Hereditary?

December 9, 2015

Our family history plays an important role in our health. Find out how your genes might affect your risk of cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancers, GI cancers, heart disease, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancers, tumor
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Medical Mondays: Pancreatic Cancer

April 27, 2015

In this edition of Medical Mondays, learn more about pancreatic cancer, including Whipple surgery and what to expect after pancreatic surgery. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, heredity, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer symptoms, robotic surgery, Whipple surgery
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Infographic: Pancreatic Cancer Facts and Figures

April 26, 2015

There are two types of pancreatic cancer. Find out more about the risks, symptoms, and the different stages of pancreatic cancer with our infographic. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, cancer risk, cancer statistics, endocrine tumors, exocrine tumors, infographic, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer symptoms
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Traditional vs. Robotic Pancreatic Surgery

April 24, 2015

Learn more about the differences between traditional and robotic whipple surgery. Find out more about the benefits of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: da Vinici Surgical system, medical mondays, minimally invasive, minimally invasive surgery, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic surgery, robotic surgery, robotic whipple surgery, Whipple surgery
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Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?

April 21, 2015

If a parent had pancreatic cancer, will you develop the disease too? Find out if pancreatic cancer is hereditary & how genetic counseling may help Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer screening, family, genetic, genetic screening, genetic testing, hereditary, medical mondays, obesity, pancreatic cancer, risk, smoker
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What to Expect After Pancreatic Surgery

April 19, 2015

Surgery to treat pancreatic cancer can remove cancerous tumors and has the potential to extend life. Learn more about pancreatic surgery from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: complications, medical mondays, operation, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic surgery, postsurgical, robotic whipple surgery, surgery complications, Whipple surgery