You are very welcome and thank you for the kind words.
Do you have a family history of Pancreatic Cancer or any other reason to believe you may be at risk?
If so, The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam may be done. The doctor may order blood and urine tests, as well as check for hidden blood in bowel movements.
Tests may include:
Upper GI series—a series of x-rays of the upper digestive system taken after drinking a barium solution
CT scan —a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures inside the abdomen
MRI scan —a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of structures inside the abdomen
Ultrasonography—a test that uses sound waves to find tumors
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) —a type of x-ray that shows the pancreatic ductal system after dye has been sent through a tube down the throat and into the pancreas
PTC—a type of x-ray test that shows blockages in the bile ducts of the liver
Angiography —x-rays of blood vessels taken after an injection of dye that makes the blood vessels show up on the x-rays
Biopsy —removal of a sample of pancreatic tissue to test for cancer cells
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Hi Barb,
You are very welcome and thank you for the kind words.
Do you have a family history of Pancreatic Cancer or any other reason to believe you may be at risk?
If so, The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam may be done. The doctor may order blood and urine tests, as well as check for hidden blood in bowel movements.
Tests may include:
Upper GI series—a series of x-rays of the upper digestive system taken after drinking a barium solution
CT scan —a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures inside the abdomen
MRI scan —a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of structures inside the abdomen
Ultrasonography—a test that uses sound waves to find tumors
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) —a type of x-ray that shows the pancreatic ductal system after dye has been sent through a tube down the throat and into the pancreas
PTC—a type of x-ray test that shows blockages in the bile ducts of the liver
Angiography —x-rays of blood vessels taken after an injection of dye that makes the blood vessels show up on the x-rays
Biopsy —removal of a sample of pancreatic tissue to test for cancer cells
Best Wishes,
August 24, 2011 - 9:44am-Rosa
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