Pancreatic Cancer (cont.)
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- Pancreatic Cancer Overview
- Pancreatic Cancer Causes
- Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pancreatic Cancer - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Pancreatic Cancer - Effective Treatments
When to Seek Medical Care
Seeking immediate medical attention is important if any of the symptoms of
pancreatic cancer occur. If pain, unexplained weight loss, or jaundice persists
despite initial medical treatments, further evaluation should be pursued in a
timely fashion.
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Pancreatic Cancer - Effective Treatments
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