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pancreatic cancer

Do individuals with chronic pancreatitis require cancer screening?

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A 33-year-old patient with chronic pancreatitis, currently on medication, asks if regular pancreatic cancer screening is necessary. Doctor Kim Thi Be Diep, an oncologist at Tam Anh General Hospital TP HCM, provides expert advice.

Is frequent back pain a sign of pancreatic cancer?

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I often experience abdominal pain accompanied by frequent back pain, unrelated to my menstrual cycle. Could this be a symptom of pancreatic cancer? (Ngoc Chau, 33)

Vaccines and AI technology applied in pancreatic cancer treatment

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Vaccines and AI are being applied in pancreatic cancer treatment, opening new therapeutic avenues, aiding early detection, and increasing the chances of successful treatment.

Jaundice caused by pancreatic tumor leading to bile duct obstruction

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Mr. Hung, 68, presented with jaundice and yellow eyes; doctors discovered a tumor in the head of his pancreas causing bile duct obstruction, which was completely removed using robotic surgery.