Understanding cancer of the pancreas
A booklet explaining cancer of the pancreas, covering the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments and clinical trials.
A booklet explaining cancer of the pancreas, covering the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments and clinical trials.
About this booklet
This booklet is about cancer of the pancreas, which is also called pancreatic cancer. It is for people who have been diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas, or are having tests and investigations for it. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.
This booklet gives information about the most common type of pancreatic cancer, how it is diagnosed and treated. It also gives information about controlling symptoms for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. This booklet also has information about the feelings you might experience. You can find practical advice on dealing with work and finances towards the end of the booklet.
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