pancreatic cancer
A fast-growing and difficult to detect form of cancer that affects the pancreas and often has a poor prognosis.
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Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms, Types & Treatment
Last Modified: October 11, 2010
Pancreatic cancer, also referred to as exocrine cancer, occurs when malignant (cancerous) cells develop on the pancreas, the organ responsible for producing hormones and enzymes that aid digestion and… View Full Article
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