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Risk Factors For Pancreatic Cancer
Risk Factors For Pancreatic Cancer

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of cancer, most do not directly cause cancer. Some people with several risk factors never develop cancer, while ot… Read more »

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05Aug2014

Pancreatic Cancer Staging
Pancreatic Cancer Staging

Staging is a way of describing where the cancer is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body. Doctors use diagnostic tests to determine the cancer's stage, so staging may not be complete until all the te… Read more »

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03Aug2014

Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer
Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer

Reaching a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be a lengthy and complex process due to the tests and investigations involved. When the disease first develops it often doesn't cause many symptoms so people can have pancreatic cancer for some time with… Read more »

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01Aug2014

Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

People with pancreatic cancer may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, people with pancreatic cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer. If you are concerne… Read more »

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30Jul2014

After Treatment for Stomach Cancer
After Treatment for Stomach Cancer

For some people with stomach cancer, treatment may remove or destroy the cancer. Completing treatment can be both stressful and exciting. You may be relieved to finish treatment, but find it hard not to worry about cancer coming back. (When cancer r… Read more »

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29Jul2014

Stomach Cancer Treatment Option
Stomach Cancer Treatment Option

Treatment Option For Stomach Cancer Stomach cancer may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy. Descriptions of these common treatment options for stomach cancer are listed below. Often, a combination of these t… Read more »

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29Jul2014
 
 
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