How do they test for pancreatic cancer?

CT, EUS, MRI, biopsy: This can be difficult to diagnose, but the most common methods are by a ct or MRI scan. Also endoscopic ultrasound (eus) can be used to obtain a sample of the tissue (a biopsy).

Imagiing & tissue: Pancreatic cancers do not produce specific symptoms, if the diagnosis is considered, ct and ultrasound of the abdomen would be the initial tests. If a mass is detected, it may be sampled by fine needle aspiration and examination of the material by a pathologist. It may require opening the abdomen or laproscopy to confirm the diagnosis. There are no good blood tests for the disease.