A member asked:

Should my dad be screened for pancreatic cancer? since he's a 56 year old diabetic. how is this screened for?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See below: There is no blood test for pancreatic cancer screening. If the suspicion is high an imaging study, ultrasound, CT or MRI may be done. You may consult this site and then discuss the matter with your father's doctor: http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/cancer/pancreatic/screening.html

Answered 6/27/2016

1.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Are diabetics more likely to have pancreatic cancer?

10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more