Diagnosis, treatments, support and care of people with pancreatic cancer
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Diagnosis, treatments, support and care of people with pancreatic cancer

Lynne Pearce Health journalist

Pancreatic cancer can present with vague symptoms and is difficult to diagnose, and nurses and patients need to know the possible signs and support available

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can feel overwhelming. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in the UK, accounting for 6% of all cancer deaths, according to Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

Cancer Nursing Practice. 21, 5, 14-16. doi: 10.7748/cnp.21.5.14.s7

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