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Pancreatic Cancer (cont.)

Medical Author:
Timothy Kuo, MD
Coauthor:
George Fisher, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Winston W Tan, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Koyamangalath Krishnan, MD, FRCP

Follow-up

Because pancreatic cancer has a risk of returning after surgical or medical therapy, continuous vigilant follow-up with the doctor is important. On a routine schedule recommended by the doctor, the following are performed:

  • Physical exams

  • Blood studies, including CA 19-9

  • Periodic imaging studies, usually CT scans at 6-month intervals or earlier if needed to assess new symptoms
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