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Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

The diagnosis phase will include a comprehensive physical examination as well as specialized tests.

First, we will ask you questions about your:

  • Medical history
  • Family history of cancer
  • Lifestyle habits, such as what you eat and whether you smoke
  • Exposure to other risk factors, such as working with pesticides

Diagnostic Tests for Pancreatic Cancer

In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for pancreatic cancer may include:

Pancreatic Cancer Treatments

Once we confirm a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, we will stage the cancer to find out how big the tumor is and if it has spread. Learn more about pancreatic cancer stages. Then, we will design a treatment plan that meets your needs. Treatment options include surgery, medication and chemotherapy. Learn more about pancreatic cancer treatments.

INTERESTED IN AN ONLINE SECOND OPINION?

The Stanford Medicine Online Second Opinion program offers you easy access to our world-class doctors. It’s all done remotely and you don’t have to visit our hospital or one of our clinics for this service. You don’t even need to leave home!

Visit our online second opinion page to learn more.

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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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