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CA125 Cancer Antigen Test
Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," My insurance company has denied payment for the CA125 cancer antigen test for my wife who died from pancreatic cancer. Her oncologist frequently used this test to provide an indicator of the effectiveness... |
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Heredity of Pancreatic Cancer
Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," Is pancreatic cancer hereditary? What other risk factors are associated with pancreatic cancer? Thanks! Li Liu, MD, OncoLink Editorial Assistant, responds: Dear T, ... |
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Intra-tumoral Colloidal Radioactive P32 Delivery
Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," I understand there is a new treatment for pancreatic cancer, which involves injecting radioactive isotopes or pellets into the actual tumor with little or no side effects. Do you have any idea who may be... |
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The Etiology of Pancreatic Cancer
Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," Hello. On Wednesday, I received the unfortunate news that my mother did indeed have a malignant tumor on her pancreas. The tumor has attached itself to the inferior vena cava and obviously cannot be removed.... |
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The Whipple Procedure
Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," Please explain the Whipple operation and why resecting the head of the pancreas (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is often not technically feasible in pancreatic carcinoma patients. Thank you very much... |
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