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Pancreatic Cancer

   

Overview, Risk Factors, Symptoms

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:40 pm


The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system. It is located near the stomach and small intestine. It has two major jobs or functions. First, the exocrine pancreas makes enzymes that help in the digestion of food products. Second, the endocrine pancreas produces several hormones that have diverse functions. Cancers of the pancreas can occur in the exocrine pancreas (classic pancreatic adenocarcinomas) or can occur in the endocrine pancreas. This section will discuss exocrine pancreatic carcin...Read the full article
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