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Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for this type of cancer.

OverviewSee All
 The Pancreas in Overview
Detailed anatomical description of human pancreas, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations. ...more
 Pancreatic Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas....more
 Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for pancreatic cancer. ...more
 Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Learn what symptoms could mean you have pancreatic cancer....more
 Ampullary Cancer in Overview
Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer. ...more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
 Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor in Overview
A pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor is a type of cancer that forms tumors in the pancreas....more
 The Pancreas in Overview
Detailed anatomical description of human pancreas, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations. ...more
 Pancreatic Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas....more
 Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for pancreatic cancer. ...more
 Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Learn what symptoms could mean you have pancreatic cancer....more
 Ampullary Cancer in Overview
Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer. ...more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
 Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor in Overview
A pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor is a type of cancer that forms tumors in the pancreas....more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
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. ...more
After a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Abdominal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test. ...more
A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. The images are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas....more
 Pancreas Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A pancreas scan uses nuclear radiology to search for, and sometime treat, tumors in the pancreas. ...more
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn how pancreatic cancer is staged. ...more
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. ...more
After a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Abdominal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test. ...more
A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. The images are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas....more
 Pancreas Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A pancreas scan uses nuclear radiology to search for, and sometime treat, tumors in the pancreas. ...more
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn how pancreatic cancer is staged. ...more
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Deciding on TreatmentSee All
Various types of treatment can be used for pancreatic cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. Learn more. ...more
Learn what questions to ask when deciding on a treatment for pancreatic cancer....more
ChemotherapyRadiationOther Treatments
Various types of treatment can be used for pancreatic cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. Learn more. ...more
Learn what questions to ask when deciding on a treatment for pancreatic cancer....more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Pancreatic Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in your pancreas. The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ that lies behind the stomach and in front of your spine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Pancreatic Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in your pancreas. The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ that lies behind the stomach and in front of your spine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more