Background
Year of Alex Trebek's death
Ductal adenocarcinomas emerge from these cells of the pancreas
What are exocrine cells?
Some risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer
What is smoking, excess body weight, family hx/genetics?
Game show hosted by Alex Trebek for 36 years
Jeopardy!
Tumor cells invade this system early and rapidly
What is the lymphatic system?
Surgery vs extensive chemotherapy
What is treatment for the early stages of pancreatic cancer vs the later stages?
Iconic Jeopardy host's cause of death (Be specific!)
Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Ductal adenocarcinomas may cause obstruction to this part of the body
In the early stages there are usually no symptoms and in later stages the symptoms are non specific
what is difficult about diagnosing pancreatic cancer?