Physicians at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota work as a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. Each year, physicians care for more than 200 patients who have this cancer. More than 100 patients receive Whipple resections annually.
All treatment and diagnostic options for pancreatic cancer are available in Rochester.
Pancreatic cancer is treated by specialists in Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology and General Surgery. The Endoscopy Interest Group provides innovative diagnostic and treatment options such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound (see diagnosis).
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (507) 538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
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Mayo Clinic's Cancer Education Center offers education and support for cancer patients and their families and friends.