Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis & Tests (Cancer of the Pancreas)

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Alternate Names : Cancer of the Pancreas

Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order tests, including:

a biopsy to remove a small piece of tissue for examination

CT scans and specialized X-rays to determine if the cancer has spread

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Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/28/01

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