What Causes Pancreatic Cancer?
8. Diagnosis
Pancreatic tumors can only be seen through imaging. CT scan, MRI, and endoscopic ultrasound are used to determine the site, size, and extent of the pancreatic cancer. After determining whether the patient has a pancreatic tumor or not, the doctor takes a sample to determine its type, and whether it is benign or malignant. The condition is hard to diagnose since the pancreas is located deep within the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine.
It cannot be felt during a physical examination, and the symptoms are vague. Besides, pancreatic cancer develops over time, and can be misdiagnosed with other health conditions. Diagnosis is, therefore, a complicated process. Still, an early diagnosis can result in treating the condition completely.
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