The 20 Best Familial Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in Flushing, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 583 doctor with experience in Familial Pancreatic Cancer near Flushing, NY. Of these, 376 are Experienced, 120 are Advanced, 86 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    CA 
     (6.6 miles away)

    Steven Gallinger practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Gallinger is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Bellemare, MD, FRCS, is an attending physician in surgery and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein. She leads the pancreas cancer tumor board at Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care and is the UNOS Surgical Director of both the Live Donor Liver Transplant and Pediatric Liver Transplant Programs at Montefiore-Einstein. A recognized master surgeon, Dr. Bellemare’s clinical focus is on complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer vascular reconstruction. She is also skilled in minimally invasive cancer surgery and is a core member of the multidisciplinary liver and pancreas cancer teams. Dr. Bellemare is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rene Ashworth is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Ashworth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ashworth is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

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    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Devoe, MD, MHCM, is Chief of the Don Monti Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Medical Oncology, Dr. Devoe specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies (colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer), and cutaneous malignancies (malignant melanoma) at the Monter Cancer Center where he maintains an active practice focused on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In addition, Dr. Devoe is a research investigator through the Northwell Health Cancer Institute s NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program) grant and industry-sponsored trials. He works closely with the Cancer Institute s clinical trials office in terms of medical oversight of processes and operations, having completed a training program in clinical research design through the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe has served as a member of the Alliance Audit Committee performing oversight at other nationally based cancer programs. After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Dr. Devoe trained in internal medicine at NYU Langone Long Island and completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Devoe furthered his leadership and managerial skills by earning a master s in Health Care Management degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Devoe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Devoe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance D, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Matthew J. Weiss, MD, FACS, is deputy physician-in-chief and director of the surgical oncology program at Northwell Cancer Institute. He's a board-certified surgeon specializing in pancreas and liver diseases.With a relentless work ethic and strong desire to help people, Dr. Weiss always knew he wanted to be a doctor. ""I picked a field that allows me to tackle difficult problems and truly make an impact,"" he says.Dr. Weiss completed his residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and was dual fellowship trained in surgical oncology and hepatobiliary surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He was previously chief of hepatobiliary surgery at Johns Hopkins, where he was also director of the Pancreas and Liver Multidisciplinary Clinics and the complex general surgical oncology fellowship. He also performed the first robotic Whipple at Johns Hopkins University. Joining Northwell in 2019, Dr. Weiss created a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, geneticists, and other specialists who collaborate to create unique treatment plans for patients across the health system. ""Every cancer is different, and every patient is different,"" he says. ""Communication among multiple providers is the best way to ensure you're treating the entire person, properly,"" he says. Dr. Weiss's team also works with scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to develop and run groundbreaking clinical trials. An international leader in both liver and pancreas surgery, Dr. Weiss has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in the field, and he's currently a professor of surgery and oncology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. ""Understanding both the science of the disease and the technological aspect of surgery is so important,"" he says. Dr. Weiss focuses on using cancer genetics to help find the right surgical approach for patients. When possible, he operates robotically using small incisions for faster healing, so patients don't have to wait as long to receive additional therapies that can improve outcomes. With recent advancements in the field, Dr. Weiss has been able to successfully perform high-risk surgeries that were turned down by other institutions. ""Being a surgeon is a tremendous responsibility, and I don't take it lightly,"" he says. ""I truly and deeply care about my patients and their families-I get to know them as people and am there throughout their entire journey. That's what I'm most proud of as a doctor.""". Dr. Weiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Weiss is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Levy DO, is Medical Director of Hepatobiliary Malignancies and the Hepatic Artery Pump Infusion Program, based at the Monter Cancer Center. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Levy s scope of clinical practice includes liver, bile duct, esophageal, gastric, colon, rectal, and anal malignancies. She focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence based multidisciplinary care. Dr. Levy earned her medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She trained in Internal Medicine at the Christiana Care Health System and completed her fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. An active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, she is fluent in Russian. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance D, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepideh Gholami is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gholami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Gholami is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Complex General Oncology.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Northwell Health Cancer Institute Radiation Medicine At The Center For Advanced Medicine

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance A, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Assistant Professor of Radiation MedicineThe Center for Head & Neck OncologyNorthShore-LIJ-Stereotactic-Radiation-CenterHofstra North Shore- LIJ School of Medicine. Dr. Ghaly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, and Teratocarcinosarcoma.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 4th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jocelyn Wozney is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wozney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wozney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine | Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Internal Medicine | Hematology | Oncology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gulam Manji, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Manji received his M.D. degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2009 and completed his residency in internal medicine at Albany Medical College. He then completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, where his clinical focus was on the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, melanoma, and sarcoma under the mentorship of Dr. Gary Schwartz, Chief of Hematology and Oncology.Dr. Manji conducts translational research with the overall goal to developing new treatments for cancer. His focus is in gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly pancreas adenocarcinoma, on which he is conducting preclinical combination immunotherapy studies on genetically engineered mice with pancreas cancer in the Olive laboratory at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. The combination immunotherapy preclinical proposal received the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology-2015. The goal of these preclinical studies is to bring promising new therapies to the clinic in an early phase clinical trials Dr. Manji's research career in identifying new genes and their implication in disease has led to numerous key publications and an issued patent.Dr. Manji cares for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, with a particular focus on pancreatic and liver cancers, and sarcomas. He is the principal investigator of an investigator-initiated multicenter clinical trial that he wrote with Dr. Gary Schwartz in sarcoma and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors and is responsible for clinical trials conducted in liver, bile duct, gallbladder, and pancreas cancers at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Manji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Manji is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Manji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite 501, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Gabriel Jung is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Jung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite 501, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Georgian, Russian

    Malvina Fulman, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist with an interest in breast cancer. She practices at Northwell Health Cancer Institute Queens Medical Associates, a group of eight oncologists and a palliative care doctor. The doctors and staff within this group speak more than 10 languages, which helps them to accommodate the cultural diversity of Queens. Dr. Fulman speaks Russian, Georgian and English.The idea behind our group is to help our patients in the best possible way, Dr. Fulman says. It's much easier when you can relate to your doctor in the same language. We understand not only the medical part. We also understand the cultural part, so we can address those issues as well.Dr. Fulman was inspired to become a doctor after an aunt died of breast cancer when Dr. Fulman was 14. You want to help your family and to help other people as well, she says.After finishing her medical education at Tbilisi State Medical Institute in Georgia, she completed an internship at Republican Hospital in Tbilisi, Georgia, and a residency and fellowship at Cabrini Medical Center/ Mount Sinai School of Medicine.Dr. Fulman is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and belongs to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and she has a teaching appointment at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.One of the best parts of Dr. Fulman's job is seeing her patients reach milestones with their families graduations, weddings, and anniversaries. I enjoy when I go to work and see patients who came to me five, 10, 15, 20 years ago, and they're still around and they're still okay, Dr. Fulman says. It's really special. Dr. Fulman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Fulman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite 501, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish

    Avram Abramowitz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Abramowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Anemia. Dr. Abramowitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Queens Radiation Center

    106-14 70th Avenue, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhupesh Parashar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Parashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Parashar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Surgical Oncology - Upper East Side

    1315 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lieberman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lieberman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    Azriel Hirschfeld MD PLLC

    2330 Eastchester Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azriel Hirschfeld is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Hirschfeld is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    140 Sylvan Ave, Suite 101A, 
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Fiorillo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Dr. Fiorillo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    10816 72nd Avenue, Suite 2, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Samuel Davidoff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Davidoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Heartburn, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer

    Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center-Montefiore Medical Park

    1695 Eastchester Rd, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Saenger is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Saenger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Milan Kinkhabwala, MD, FACS, is Chief, Division of Transplantation Surgery and Professor of Surgery and Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. He is also Director, Hepatobiliary Cancer at Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care and Director, Abdominal Transplantation at Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. He joined the Montefiore team in 2007 to help build the Transplant Center of Excellence, which included the development of a new liver disease program in adults and children. Dr. Kinkhabwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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.