Pancreatic Cancer

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Diagnosis

If pancreatic cancer is suspected, the first step is to perform a series of tests. Imaging tests often are used to produce pictures of internal organs and tissues. If these tests detect pancreatic cancer that appears to be resectable (see the Staging section), surgery is often the next step. In some cases, a tumor marker CA 19-9 (cancer antigen) test also may be performed.


The following diagnostic tests may be used to help diagnose pancreatic cancer:


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