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Learn About Familial Pancreatic Cancer

View Main Condition: Pancreatic Cancer

What is the definition of Familial Pancreatic Cancer?
Familial pancreatic cancer (FPC) is the occurrence of pancreatic cancer in two or more first-degree relatives (parent and child, or two siblings). It is sometimes referred to as FPC only when there is not a known hereditary cancer syndrome in an affected family. In 60% of cases it occurs within the head of the pancreas. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are generally non-specific and may include pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to the back; loss of appetite; significant weight loss; and jaundice due to bile duct obstruction. Pancreatic cancer often goes undetected until the advanced stages of the disease, and rapid tumor growth and metastasis are common. A specific genetic cause of FPC (in the absence of a known syndrome) has not been identified. Familial cases of pancreatic cancer due to hereditary conditions may be caused by genetic changes in any of several genes. Individuals who carry a genetic change in one of these genes are often at an increased risk of other types of cancers as well. In many cases, inheritance of a predisposition to develop FPC is autosomal dominant. In some cases, is may be multifactorial.
What are the alternative names for Familial Pancreatic Cancer?
  • Familial pancreatic cancer
  • Familial pancreatic carcinoma
  • Hereditary pancreatic cancer
  • Hereditary pancreatic carcinoma
Who are the top Familial Pancreatic Cancer Local Doctors?

Washington University

10 Barnes W Dr, 
Saint Louis, MO 
 6.0 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Rama Suresh is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Suresh and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Suresh is currently accepting new patients.

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology

Washington University

12634 Olive Blvd, 
Saint Louis, MO 
 6.0 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Koushik Das is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Das has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Das is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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General Surgery
Saint Louis, MO 
 6.4 mi
Accepting New Patients
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Todd Howard is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Howard and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Familial Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials?
IMAGINE: IMproving Access to Genetic INformation for Everyone - a Prospective Trial of a Linguistically and Culturally Appropriate Mainstreaming Model for Hereditary Cancer Multigene Panel Testing Among Diverse Cancer Patients

Summary: Genetic testing is a type of test that detects changes to the genes-the DNA instructions that are passed on from the mother and father. The results of a genetic test can confirm whether the participant has a genetic disorder, which is a disease caused in whole or in part by changes to the genes. Genetic testing can also help determine a person's chance of getting or passing on a genetic disorder. ...

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A Randomized Study of an eHealth Delivery Alternative for Cancer Genetic Testing for Hereditary Predisposition in Metastatic Breast, Ovarian, Prostate and Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Summary: This study aims to determine if web-based eHealth delivery of pre-test and/or post-test counseling in cancer patients and/or those at risk for cancer can provide equal or improved cognitive and affective outcomes when compared to the standard of care delivery model.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center