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The Multidisciplinary Pancreatic Tumor Clinic

Providing team-based treatment and support to all patients

The clinic offers multidisciplinary care to patients affected with pancreatic diseases such as:

• pancreatic adenocarcinoma,
• neuroendocrine tumors,
• cystic neoplasms,
• pancreatitis,
• peri-pancreatic diseases that may require a pancreatic resection, such as:
  • ampullary,
  • common bile duct
  • duodenal tumors.

The Multidisciplinary Pancreatic Cancer Clinic assembles a team of physicians, oncologic surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, clinical investigators and basic science researchers, to help our patients combat their cancer.

We use the latest treatment for pancreatic tumors, including:

• Diagnostic testing completed quickly, with same day procedures available
• Investigational therapies for pancreatic cancer
• Specialized CT scan and endoscopic ultrasound procedures for diagnosis and staging
• Combined treatment approaches for localized pancreatic cancer
• Surgeons with extensive operative experience in the removal of part or all of pancreatic tumors
• Rapid reports to your primary care physician

Pancreatic Tumor Board

Following an evaluation with a surgeon, every case will be reviewed by our Multidisciplinary Pancreatic Tumor Conference for careful consideration of all radiological studies, pathologic information, current treatment to date, and coordination of other needed studies. A clear treatment plan will be outlined for every patient.

Resources for your visit:

Helpful Resources

This can be an anxious time. The following links are to programs which may be able to help:

• Fertility Counseling
• Financial Services
• Patient Billing
• Symptom Management & Supportive Care Program
• PsychOncology Program
• List of Participating Insurance Plans
• Request for Outside Records - Patient Information from Another Organization [pdf]
• The U-M Health System's Guest Assistance Program
• Lodging [Patient and Visitor Accommodations Program]

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How You Can Help
Learn more about pancreatic cancer research and giving to the program.

Clinical Trials
Visit the pancreatic clinical trials -- included with gastrointestinal cancer clinical trials.

Resources:
Identifying a Doctor and Facility When You Have Cancer   Diane Simeone, M.D. provides insight for patients looking for cancer treatment.

Download and print Pancreatic Cancer: A Patient Handbook [pdf]