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What type of tests would a gi doctor order in reference to pancreatic cancer, also is back pain a symptom. thanks?

Q: what type of tests would a gi doctor order in reference to pancreatic cancer, also is back pain a symptom. thanks?

: There are multiple basic and specialized blood tests that are usually done. Also the imaging of the pancreas can be done through CT scan, MRI and also a specialized test that is done through a scope called an ERCP. A GI doctor has many other modalities to evaluate the pancreas but these are few to begin your consideration.

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There are multiple basic and specialized blood tests that are usually done. Also the imaging of the pancreas can be done through CT scan, MRI and also a specialized test that is done through a scope called an ERCP. A GI doctor has many other modalities to evaluate the pancreas but these are few to begin your consideration.

Answered 6/17/2021

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What type of tests would a gi doctor order in reference to pancreatic cancer, also is back pain a symptom. thanks?

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