Pancreatic Cancer

When To Call A Professional

See your doctor as soon as you notice any of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer. You doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist (a digestive specialist) or an oncologist (a cancer specialist).

Prognosis

Pancreatic cancer is a serious illness, and its death rate is high. Your chances of recovery depend on your age, general health and the effectiveness of your treatment.

Approximately 19% of patients with pancreatic cancer survive at least one year after diagnosis, but only 1% to 2% of people with pancreatic cancer survive five years after diagnosis.

Additional Info

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Building 31 Room 10A03 31 Center Dr., MSC 2580 Bethesda, MD 20892-2580 Phone: (301) 435-3848 Toll-Free: (800) 422-6237 http://www.nci.nih.gov/

American Cancer Society (ACS) 1599 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 Toll-Free: (800) 227-2345 http://www.cancer.org/

Cancer Research Institute 681 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10022-4209 Toll-Free: (800) 992-2623 Fax: (212) 832-9376 http://www.cancerresearch.org/