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Pancreatic Cancer

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Subtopics:      Pancreatic > Neuroendocrine          Pancreatic > Support Groups
 
Medical Definition:
      new window University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "pancreatic"
 
 
Health Portals:
      new window Johns Hopkins Medicine: Pancreatic Cancer
new window MayoClinic.com
 
 
Health News:
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MEDLINE/PubMed Database of Research Articles:
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Web Directory:
      new window Pancreatica - Confronting Pancreatic Cancer  [Recommended]   Description: Aiding patients and physicians to create optimal treatment strategies. Offers a large listing of clinical trials, FAQs, and news and archives. (pancreatica.org)
new window AGA: Gastroenterology Links Description: General related links including those of pancreatic cancer offered by the American Gastroenterological Association. (gastro.org)
new window American Cancer Society: What is Pancreatic Cancer? Description: A brief fact-sheet overview of the topic. (cancer.org)
new window Beth Israel Deaconess: Whipple Procedure Description: Offers in-depth explanation of this surgery as an illustrated FAQ. (bidmc.harvard.edu)
new window CancerHelp.org Description: UK charity provides information about the diagnosis and treatment of pancreas cancer. Also gives details on fundraising. (cancerhelp.org.uk)
new window CancerLinks.com: Pancreas Cancer Description: Links to resources about this condition. (cancerlinks.com)
new window CancerLinksUSA: Cancer of the Pancreas Description: General information and related links. (cancerlinksusa.com)
new window Gonzalez Treatment Description: Questions and answers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute regarding a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer using an alternative nutritional oriented therapy. (cancer.gov)
new window HealthyFoundations: Cancer of the Pancreas Description: Explores treatment options, both traditional and alternative with links. (healthyfoundations.com)
new window Johns Hopkins University: Pancreas Cancer FAQ Description: Illustrated questions and answers with access to resource information including a discussion group, links and articles. (pathology2.jhu.edu)
new window Mamas Health Description: Offers information about pancreatic cancer including causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment. (mamashealth.com)
new window MD Anderson Cancer Center Description: Tumor Study Group regarding cancer of the pancreas. Provides access to an illustrated FAQ and general information. (mdanderson.org)
new window Medical University of South Carolina: Whipple Procedure Description: A description of the primary surgery in use against cancer of the pancreas. (ddc.musc.edu)
new window MEDLINEplus: Cancer of the Pancreas Description: U.S. National Library of Medicine source which includes links to general information. (nlm.nih.gov)
new window NCI Progress Review Groups: Pancreatic Cancer Description: Year 2001 report by U.S. National Cancer Institute panel gives a comprehensive review and direction for future research effort. (prg.nci.nih.gov)
new window Oncolink: Pancreas Cancer Description: General introduction to the subject. (oncolink.com)
new window Pancreatic Cancer.org UK Description: Provides information and resource access aimed especially for British patients and caregivers. Goals include increased awareness, earlier diagnosis and improved treatment options. (pancreaticcancer.org.uk)
new window Scott's Update Description: Follows Mr. Hedrington's course through treatment and other supportive measures for pancreatic cancer. (hedrington.com)
new window The Pancreatic Duct Description: Offers the story of a survivor's battle against one of the more rare forms of pancreatic cancer. Also information, support, links and access to discussion forums. (acor.org)
new window Understanding Cancer of the Pancreas Description: Online booklet from the UK CancerBACUP organization including symptoms, diagnosis, types and treatment. (cancerbacup.org.uk)
new window University of Chicago: Pancreatic Cancer Center Description: Features treatment discussions, local clinical trials and contact details. (uchospitals.edu)
new window Virginia Mason Cancer Center: Pancreatic Cancer Description: Discussion of diagnosis and treatment options offered by this Seattle, Washington institution. (virginiamason.org)
new window What You Need to Know: Cancer of the Pancreas Description: Online brochure from the U.S. National Cancer Institute aimed at patients, families and caregivers. (cancer.gov)
 




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