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Screening for Pancreatic Cancer

Authors:
  • Michael Jubinville, MPH
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Pancreatic Cancer

The purpose of screening is to find and treat diseases early. They are given to people who may be at high risk, but who don’t have problems.

References

  • Can pancreatic cancer be prevented? American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html. Accessed October 3, 2020.
  • Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/pancreatic-adenocarcinoma. Accessed October 3, 2020.

Contributors

  • Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP
Last Updated:
2020-09-01

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