Each year in the United States, more than 43,000 people are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas.
Most are over 65 years old. There are two main types of pancreatic cancer.
Most often, pancreatic cancer starts in the ducts that carry pancreatic juices. This type is called exocrine pancreatic cancer. The information provided on this website will focus on this type of pancreatic cancer.
Much less often, pancreatic cancer begins in the cells that make hormones. This type may be called endocrine pancreatic cancer or islet cell cancer.
Visit the National Cancer Institute where this information and more can be found about pancreatic cancer or ask your cancer care team questions about your individual situation.
