Pancreatic diseases
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Pancreatic cancer real lives | Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Real life stories of people living with Pancreatic cancer. How they were diagnosed, how they live with disease, and how research has an impact.
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Rare Cancers Australia - Pancreatic Cancer
A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas. Also called exocrine cancer.
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Pancreatic cancer fact sheet
Pancreatic cancer occurs when abnormal cells within the pancreas grow in an uncontrolled way
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Pancreatic cancer | Cancer Institute NSW
Pancreatic cancer is a rare cancer that is more common in men than women
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About pancreatic cancer | Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Read about the risks, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer and Garvan's research for better management and outcomes.
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Pancreatic cancer | Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | Cancer Council
What is pancreatic cancer? Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatment options and more. Get the facts from Cancer Council here
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Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms & Risk Factors - Cancer Council Victoria
Understand more about pancreatic cancer including what it is, what types there are, how common it is, symptoms & risk factors.
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Pancreatic cancer | Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Find information about pancreatic cancer, real life stories, and Garvan's research focus. We study the genetic characteristics of pancreatic cancer, prognosis and therapeutic responsiveness, and personalised medicine/treatment.
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Pancreatic cancer | Guide to best cancer care | Cancer Council
Access our pancreatic cancer guide to help you with what questions to ask your health professionals to make sure you receive the best care at every step
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ERCP for pancreatic and biliary disease information | myVMC
ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure for viewing from the mouth to the duodenum to diagnose pancreatic or billiary disease.
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