Suresh Menon Suresh Menon Asked 6 months ago

How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?

My father's friend has been having some stomach issues and weight loss, and the doctor is investigating. How is pancreatic cancer usually diagnosed?

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Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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For diagnosing this, normal clinics won't do. You need to go to a proper diagnostic center for an MRI or a CT scan of the abdomen as suggested by a doctor. Don't waste money on unverified local tests.

Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It can be very scary to deal with health scares in the family. Doctors usually diagnose pancreatic issues through advanced imaging like CT scans and sometimes an endoscopic ultrasound. Please consult a specialist as soon as possible.

Deepak Mathew Deepak Mathew Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Normally, doctors diagnose it using abdominal CT scans, MRI, or an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to see the pancreas clearly. They also do blood tests for specific tumor markers. It requires proper hospital diagnostic facilities.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I hope you find the answers you need. Doctors usually run CT scans and biopsy tests to diagnose pancreatic issues. Wishing you and your family strength and good health.

Sita Ramachandran Sita Ramachandran Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Keep your spirits high and have patience. The doctors diagnose this disease using advanced scans like MRI and CT. Please take the patient to a good hospital and trust the care they receive.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

In our family's experience, diagnosis strictly requires a triple-phase CT scan of the abdomen and sometimes an endoscopy. Don't waste time on simple blood tests; consult a gastroenterologist immediately for the right guidance.

Suresh Chandra Suresh Chandra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I keep my BP under check with regular tests, and for serious things like pancreatic issues, early medical scans are the only way. Doctors use CT scans and biopsies to diagnose it. Never delay visiting a doctor if you feel unwell.

Rohit Yadav Rohit Yadav Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My uncle had this and they diagnosed it through a specialized CT scan and biopsy. It is not something you can find with simple routine tests. Go straight to a specialist doctor at a good hospital.

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