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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

Article - 3 Minute Read

Whipple Surgery: What You Need to Know

April 23, 2015

If you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, your physician may recommend a procedure called Whipple surgery, also known as pancreatoduodenetomy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: medical mondays, operation, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, robotic whipple surgery, Whipple procedure, Whipple surgery

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Pancreatic Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions

April 18, 2015

If you—or a loved one—have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you likely have a lot of questions. Here's what you need to know. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer

Tagged with: adenocarcinoma, cancer, chemotherapy, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, Whipple surgery

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What is the Pancreas?

July 22, 2014

The pancreas is a flattened, oblong gland located deep within the abdomen. Learn how this organ regulates bodily functions and assists in digestion of food Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pancreatic Cancer

Tagged with: David Whitcomb MD PhD, endocrine cells, exocrine cells, Gastroenterology, hormones, nutrition, Pancreas, Pancreas and Biliary Center