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  • Pancreas Transplant

    Pancreas transplantation is a type of surgery in which you receive a healthy donor pancreas. It is a choice for some people with type 1 diabetes.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Chemotherapy

    Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines that kill cancer cells. Learn what happens during chemo for pancreatic cancer.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis

    If your healthcare provider thinks you might have pancreatic cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose pancreatic cancer.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Introduction

    Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Newly Diagnosed

    Being told you have pancreatic cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Radiation Therapy

    Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how the treatment is used for pancreatic cancer.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors

    A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for pancreatic cancer.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Stages

    The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn how pancreatic cancer is staged.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Surgery

    Surgery can sometimes be used to treat pancreatic cancer. Learn about the different types of operations.

  • Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms

    Learn what symptoms could mean you have pancreatic cancer.