Pancreatic cancer

Question 1

What would be suggestive of pancreatic cancer in > 40?

Answer 1

If Jaundice is present > 40

Question 2

Red flags for pancreatic cancer in patients aged > 60 years

Answer 2

> 60 years with weight loss AND

1. GI symptoms
   - Diarrhoea / Constipation
   - Abdominal pain
   - Nausea and vomiting
2. New onset diabetes

Question 3

What are the initial Ix for pancreatic cancer?

Answer 3

Direct access CT scan or USS