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

[@Bugsy0333]

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

[@SuperMjennings]

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