The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms. It is a type of complementary and alternative medicine.

The most common type of pancreatic cancer within the exocrine system.

Benign tumor of epithelial tissue with glandular origin, glandular characteristics, or both. Adenomas can grow from many glandular organs, including the adrenal glands, pituitary gland, thyroid, prost [..]

y: Adjuvant chemotherapy is given after a pancreatic tumor is removed with surgery to prevent the cancer from coming back.

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease who do [..]

Not cancerous. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Also called non-malignant.

A method of learning to control certain body functions voluntarily such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and muscle tension with the help of a special machine. This method can help control pain.

A test to confirm the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

A tube through which the blood circulates in the body. Blood vessels include a network of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.

These are human genes that produce tumor suppressor proteins. These proteins help repair damaged DNA. Those who are positive for BRCA2 gene are at a higher risk for getting ovarian, breast, prostate o [..]