Pancreatic cancer is a serious and deadly form of cancer if inoperable. Surgical operations like the Whipple procedure are becoming safer and more effective, offering more hope than ever before to patients. Anyone who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is potentially eligible for the surgery.
Island Hospital’s surgeons have successfully performed whipple surgeries and are among the most experienced in this procedure, ably supported by our team of oncologists, radiologists and pathologists.
If you are between 45-65 and have diabetes, have your pancreas checked. 10-15% of pancreatic cancer is present with diabetes 12-18 months before symptoms. Knowing if you are at increased risk can help you and your doctor decide if you should have tests to look for pancreatic cancer early, when it might be easier to treat.
