Question 1

does a pet scan detect lung or pancreatic cancer?

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: Proof of either "lung or pancreatic cancer" is usually done imaging and or directed biopsy. Once diagnosed, "PET scans" are valuable to detect possible metastatic disease.

Question 2

my friend has stage 4 pancreatic cancer that has metasticized to her lung.  she was diagnosed 11 months ago and is currently being treated with pegph20 coupled with gemcitabine and nabpaclitaxel.  she saw her 53rd birthday in july and we are expecting her

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The prognosis for stage 4 pancreatic cancer not good. You may consult this site for information in this topic:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html

Question 3

is snus a safe alternative to cigarettes? snus is being touted as a safe alternative to cigarettes.  studies cite low if non-existent rates of associated lung cancer, with a very mild uptick in pancreatic cancer - the studies were carried out in sweden, a

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Snus : Snus is also known as swedish snuff and is a moist powder tobacco product originated from a variant of dry snuff in the early 19th century in sweden, consumed by placing it under the lip for extended periods of time.  While it has been touted as an alternative to smoking and traditional "chewing" tobacco, there are concerns regarding health risks associated with its use.  Although some say smokeless tobacco poses fewer health risks than cigarettes, they note that it has been linked to various types of cancer and warn against using any tobacco product.

There are contradictory studies on the risk for cancer and other health problems.   In a study from the karolinska institute in stockholm, sweden, published in the international journal of cancer in 2008 found a statistically significant increase in the incidence of the combined category of oral and pharyngeal cancer among daily users of snus (incidence rate ratio 3.1, 95% confidence interval 1.5-6.6) was found. Overall mortality was also slightly increased (hazard ratio 1.10, 95% confidence interval 1.01-1.21).  In an earlier study published in lancet in 2007, snus use was independently associated with increased risk of pancreatic cancer (relative risk for ever-users of snus 2.0; 95% ci 1.2-3.3, compared with never-users of any tobacco), but was unrelated to incidence of oral (0.8, 95% ci 0.4-1.7) and lung cancer (0.8, 0.5-1.3).  These differences may also lie in the variations of smokeless tobacco in the marketplace.  In a study from 2008, researchers found a large variation in the levels of some toxic compounds and carcinogens analyzed in american and swedish smokeless tobaccos.

Based on this and other studies, while smokeless tobaccos provide some protection against lung cancer, the overall health risks or benefits have not been clearly determined and the best advice is to avoid using any tobacco at all.

Question 4

can a chest x-ray show pancreatic cancer?

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No: You need abdominal studies like soon , ct etc even in late stages rarely metastasizes to lung to be seen by a chest x ray.

Question 5

for a month had upper left abd pain just below left chest. sometimes lower left abd pain sometimes upper left back pain. occasional gas esp after eating. floating stool. took blood test came back normal. very scared of pancreatic cancer at 22.

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Not cancer: If it was pancreatic cancer the blood test you had would come up at least one abnormal value . You are too young to get pancreatic cancer.  IBS  at your age can cause similar symptoms. See a gastroenterologist.

Question 6

pain upper left ribs right under chest. sometimes lower left abd pain with upper left back pain. gassy after meals and floating stool. blood tests came back normal scared of pancreatic cancer.

Accepted Answer

A CT could tell : I doubt it's cancer of the pancreas but your physician and you can discuss it and maybe consider a CT of the abdomen

Question 7

where can i pay for tests for pancreatic cancer in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere?: There is no perfect test for pancreatic cancer though it is most commonly diagnosed with a pancreatic protocol ct or mri. Those can be done at most any facility.

Question 8

cancer: is the davinci robotic system used for pancreatic cancer in any major  medical center in the u.s.?

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Yes: There are likely a number of cancer centers using it. Here is the webpage for The Cancer Treatment Centers of America discussing the use of the DaVinci system for pancreatic cancer: http://ctcaho.pe/1U7XgLj

Question 9

where does pancreatic cancer begin?

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In the pancreas: Can be anywhere in the gland itself.

Question 10

what does pancreatic cancer look like?

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HUH !!!: Do you mean under ther microscope or grossly
Grossly it looks like a cauliflower

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Is snus a safe alternative to cigarettes? snus is being touted as a safe alternative to cigarettes. studies cite low if non-existent rates of associated lung cancer, with a very mild uptick in pancreatic cancer - the studies were carried out in sweden, a

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Can a chest x-ray show pancreatic cancer?

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For a month had upper left abd pain just below left chest. sometimes lower left abd pain sometimes upper left back pain. occasional gas esp after eating. floating stool. took blood test came back normal. very scared of pancreatic cancer at 22.

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Pain upper left ribs right under chest. sometimes lower left abd pain with upper left back pain. gassy after meals and floating stool. blood tests came back normal scared of pancreatic cancer.

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