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Can you have a pancreas transplant if you have pancreatic cancer? |
65 year old male with pancreatic cancer, diabetes No There are about 33,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer each year. There are about 32,000 deaths each year from this. The 5 year survival rate is only about 4%. This disease is hard to diagnose early, and the late symptoms make this a tough cancer to beat. Best wishes. NEVER HEARD OF IT pancreatic transplant generally refers to re-instating cells from someone elses pancreas to take hold and work to make insulin...etc. NOT as a treatment for cancer. |
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