Pancreatic cancer: practical strategies for early diagnosis and management.

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Krista M. Tannery practices in the hospitalist medicine department, First Health Physicians Group, First Health of the Carolinas, at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Denise Rizzolo is an associate professor in the PA program at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, and a clinical assistant professor in the PA program at Pace University in New York City. The authors have indicated no relationships to disclose relating to the content of this article.

Published: October 2013

Pancreatic cancer often is diagnosed too late for effective treatment. Knowing the risk factors, best diagnostic tests, and management options may help clinicians recognize pancreatic adenocarcinoma earlier, improving patient outcomes.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000435004.09599.30DOI Listing

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