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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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  • Infografía

    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

    Learn facts and figures on pancreatic cancer
  • Artículo - 2 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

    pancreatic cancer frequently asked questions
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    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

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