How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed? | Jreissati Pancreatic Centre

Keep learning about pancreatic cancer with expert information from the Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth, Victoria, Australia: epworth.org.au/JreissatiCentre

[@anthonybishop2081]

An excellent primer!

[@jefferyyounce5372]

A CT or MRI won't detect it until it's huge or has already metastasized. The Pancreas is almost hidden.

[@onelivingsoul2962]

Not even Contrast CT? Or Endoscopic Ultrasound? Along with some blood works,say CA 19.9

[@schollysie3467]

Can someone advise me my mother is diagnosed with pancreatic problem.she under went CT scan and the surgeon advised us to take a laboratory test call c9 19 but and advise her to take two drug flagell and another drug cr something but IAM worried after test results will she go under surgery or medication or what other therapy options available.pls comment.and advised.much appreciated.

[@SuperMjennings]

I heard you should never put a needle into a tumor/mass

[@Bugsy0333]

There is no " best " treatment option.The 5-year net survival for pancreatic cancer is 10%.

[@jimzimmerman5288]

Diagnosed early if the doctors do a CA19-9 cancer blood marker test then if needed a CT scan. they don't do these.