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How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?
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Dr Christopher Nahm
General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)
Dr Chris Nahm is a Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and General Surgeon with an international academic reputation. He is a Clinical Academic Senior Lecturer in Hepatobiliary and … View Profile
Diagnosis usually begins with a CT scan, often followed by specialised imaging such as MRI or endoscopic ultrasound. Blood tests including the tumour marker CA 19-9 may support the diagnosis. Each case is reviewed by a specialist pancreatic multidisciplinary team to determine the most appropriate treatment pathway, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, or both.
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