Cancer of the pancreas is not one of the most common forms of cancer, but it is one of the most challenging to treat. In this program, we learn about the newest approaches to treating pancreatic cancer and other forms of cancer in the gastro-intestinal tract.
Part One:
The pancreas and its role in the body
Risk factors for pancreatic cancer
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer
Diagnosing pancreatic cancer
Identifying specific types of tumors
Surgery for pancreatic surgery - the Whipple procedure Radiation and chemotherapy after surgery
Guest:
Dr. H. Richard Alexander, a surgical oncologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
