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Liver, Bile Duct, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington

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How do I tell my family that I have pancreatic cancer?

How do I tell my family that I have pancreatic cancer?

Explaining a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer to your family is a difficult and emotional task. Here are some suggestions that may help you in communicating your diagnosis to your family: Remember that communication is a two-way street, so be prepared

Clancy Clark March 28, 2025March 2, 2025 Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Top 4 Organizations Supporting Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

Top 4 Organizations Supporting Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, about 53,000 people (in the United States alone) were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. While only accounting for about 3% of all cancers in the United States, multiple foundations are dedicated to pancreatic cancer.

Clancy Clark December 8, 2016August 13, 2020 Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

About Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate, 6 percent, among major cancers in the United States. The reasons largely have to do with the fact that it is difficult to diagnose pancreatic cancer; there are either

clancyclark November 2, 2015August 13, 2020 Commentary, Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Personal Blog Read more

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