What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
7. Diagnosis
A doctor will need to ask you what your symptoms are, and also about history of the condition in your family. If pancreatic cancer or similar is suspected, there are tests that will help to confirm the diagnosis. A blood sample will likely be taken, and this will help the experts look for signs of pancreatic cancer.
Imaging technology may also be used to help get images of the pancreas and the surrounding organs. These include PET scans, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. Doctors will also often need to take a sample of the pancreas so it can be examined.
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