Pancreatic Cancer: symptoms and which specialist to see

Pancreatic Cancer

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Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, an organ located in the upper part of the abdomen that takes part in the digestion of food and in the regulation of blood sugar.

Common symptoms: they may appear late and include pain in the upper part of the abdomen or the back, unintentional weight loss, loss of appetite, difficult digestion, and yellowish coloring of the skin or eyes.

When to seek care? In the presence of persistent digestive discomfort or weight loss without a clear explanation, it is advisable to have an evaluation that allows its origin to be studied.

Which specialists treat it? Its management is multidisciplinary; among them, the radiation oncologist and the radiation therapist take part in the radiation-based treatment modalities. If you have symptoms that concern you, the most appropriate thing is to discuss them with a professional who can assess you comprehensively.

Data on 16 doctors who treat pancreatic cancer

Typical price

$900 MXN

50% above the national median

50% charge between $600 and $1,212 MXN

94% with verified license

Insurance accepted

Seguros Monterrey5 MetLife5 AXA Seguros5 GNP Seguros5 Seguros Atlas4 Mapfre4

Which specialist treats pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer should be evaluated by a Radiation Oncologist or a Radiation Therapist, specialists who provide radiation therapy follow-up. You can book an appointment with the specialist your case requires.

Radiation Oncologist Radiation Therapist