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PanCAN has established the following public statements to be disseminated to healthcare professionals as widely as possible to improve patient care and outcomes. Each statement is supported by the latest guidelines and/or published research as referenced and is vetted by the PanCAN Scientific and Medical Advisory Board.

Symptom evaluation and diagnosis

Pancreatic cancer may cause only vague symptoms. Pain (usually in the abdomen or back), weight loss, jaundice with or without itching, loss of appetite, nausea, change in stool, pancreatitis and recent-onset diabetes are symptoms that may indicate pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network urges you to consider a pancreatic cancer evaluation in individuals displaying one or more of these persistent or unexplained symptoms.

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Consulting with specialists

Consulting with a pancreatic cancer specialist, a physician who sees a high volume of pancreatic cancer patients, improves outcomes. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network maintains information about specialists, including surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, dietitians and more, for you and your patients.

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Supportive care and symptom management

Referring your patients to professionals focused on symptom management and supportive care early in their diagnosis improves outcomes and is critical for patients’ quality of life. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network offers supportive care information for you and your patients.

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Establishing patient support systems

Support for the patient improves quality of life and overall well-being. A support system of caregivers, family, friends, healthcare professionals and a patient advocate is important to address and manage the needs of the patient. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network offers support and one-to-one, personalized education for your patients and their families through PanCAN Patient Services and the peer-to-peer Survivor & Caregiver Network.

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Evaluation for surgery

Although 20 percent of pancreatic cancer patients may be eligible for surgery, data show that up to half of those patients are told they are ineligible. It is important for patients to be evaluated by a surgeon who performs a high volume of pancreatic surgeries (more than 15 per year). The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network maintains information on high volume surgeons for you and your patients.

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Precision medicine

Patients treated with matched therapies selected through biomarker or genetic testing can live longer. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network supports guideline recommendations for all patients to undergo genetic testing for inherited mutations at diagnosis and for patients to undergo biomarker testing of their tumor tissue unless clinically contraindicated. PanCAN offers precision medicine information and resources, including our Know Your Tumor® precision medicine service, for you and your patients. Genetic testing for inherited mutations can also inform family members of risk independent of family history.

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Clinical trials

Pancreatic cancer patients who participate in clinical research have better outcomes. Clinical trials can advance research and improve treatment options. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network offers clinical trials information personalized for you and your patients.

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High risk individuals (first-degree relatives)

Guidelines now indicate an increased risk of pancreatic cancer in individuals with a first-degree relative who has had the disease. If the person with pancreatic cancer had genetic testing and the results were negative, the first-degree relative does not need to get genetic testing. If the results were positive or unknown, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network recommends that the first-degree relative consult with a genetic counselor to determine if they should obtain genetic testing for inherited cancer risk and consider a surveillance program.

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Nutritional care and support

Optimal nutritional care, including supplemental pancreatic enzymes, improves patient outcomes and is critical for quality of life. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network recommends you and your patients consult with a dietitian. PanCAN offers information about diet and nutrition and can help you find registered dietitians with oncology experience for your patients.

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Sharing health data

Deidentified patient health data provides researchers with crucial details that can lead to improved treatments and better patient outcomes. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network encourages patients to share their health data with trusted parties such as PanCAN’s Patient Registry.

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Updated Oct. 26, 2020


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