Pancreatic cancer Flashcards
1
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What is pancreatic cancer?
A
‘Pancreatic cancer’ refers to primary pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, which accounts for >85% of all pancreatic neoplasms
2
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What are the risk factors of pancreatic cancer?
A
Smoking FHx Other hereditary cancer symptoms Chronic sporadic pancreatitis DM Obesity Diet
3
Q
What is the epidemiology of pancreatic cancer?
A
Pancreatic cancer is a disease with a poor prognosis. In 2018, it is estimated there will be 55,440 new cases of pancreatic cancer in the US. An estimated 44,330 people will not survive the disease, which makes it the third most common cause of cancer-related death in the US.
4
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
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Jaundice Upper Abdo pain or discomfort Weight loss/ anorexia Age 65-75 Steatorrhoea Urinary symptoms etc. (uncommon symptoms)
5
Q
What investigations would you do for pancreatic cancer?
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Abdo US Pancreatic protocol CT LFTs Cancer markers (CA 19-9) Amylase
