Pancreatic cancer - all Q&As

1. What is the CEA test ?

last reviewed: 13.10.2006

2. My husband has been told he has a neuroendocrine tumour of his pancreas. Can you tell us what this means?

last reviewed: 21.03.2005

3. What is a Whipple's operation for cancer of the pancreas?

last reviewed: 24.10.2006

4. My mum has cancer of the pancreas which has spread to her liver. She can't decide whether to have chemotherapy or not. Can you help?

last reviewed: 09.10.2006

5. What is a Krukenburg tumour?

last reviewed: 13.09.2005

6. What are the symptoms of cancer of the pancreas?

last reviewed: 05.06.2007

7. Is there a screening test for pancreas cancer?

last reviewed: 29.09.2006

8. Can tamoxifen be used to treat cancer of the pancreas?

last reviewed: 13.10.2006

9. What types of chemotherapy are used to treat cancer of the pancreas?

last reviewed: 09.01.2007

10. Can cancer of the pancreas run in families?

last reviewed: 20.10.2006

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