The researchers collected data on pancreatic cancer incidence, histology, and stage distribution for individuals aged 15-39 years from US Cancer Statistics, a database covering almost the entire ...

A pancreatic ultrasound (or sonogram) uses sound waves to produce images of the pancreas. You might need this test if you have symptoms or risk factors for pancreatic disease. There are a few ...

CD BioSciences now provides comprehensive Multiple Organ System Tissue Microarrays for histology researchers ... hepatocellular carcinoma, and pancreas adenocarcinoma. These cases were compared ...

The pancreas is a large gland in the abdomen. It secretes pancreatic juices into the small intestine to digest food, and secretes insulin into the bloodstream to regulate glucose levels.

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More than 66,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. Learn more about the disease and how PanCAN can help.

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late due to its hidden location and lack of early symptoms. Vague symptoms like weight loss and back pain often lead to delayed diagnosis. While anyone can ...

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is inflammation of the pancreas. It occurs suddenly and causes pain in the upper abdominal (or epigastric) region. The pain often radiates to your back. AP can also involve ...

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging cancers to prevent, diagnose or treat. Its risk factors and symptoms are unfamiliar to most. And with no standard test to find pancreatic cancer ...

Multiple diagnostic criteria have been proposed. For example, the Japanese Pancreas Society (2002 and 2006) and Histology, Imaging, Serology, Other Organ Involvement and Response to therapy (HISORt).