... of Health and Human Services; NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: pancreas; [cited 2025 Apr 1]; [about 1 screen]. Available from: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/pancreas National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney ...

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... blockage in a duct (small tube) in the pancreas Cancer or a benign (not cancerous) tumor of the pancreas High levels of amylase in peritoneal fluid may ... test. Lipase is another enzyme produced by the pancreas. Lipase tests are considered to be more accurate for diagnosing pancreatitis, especially when pancreatitis is caused by alcohol use disorder. References Akinfemiwa O, ... Cancer Institute [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health ...

... removed using surgery. Has come back after treatment. Cancer of the pancreas, bladder, ovaries , or certain other cancers that may have high levels of HER2 which ...

... makes fluid for semen. Pancreatic cancer . This is cancer of the pancreas, an organ that helps you digest food and makes important hormones . Why do I need a BRCA genetic test? Harmful variations in the BRCA gene are rare. They affect only about 0.2% of the U.S. population. So, BRCA testing is not recommended for most people. You and your family members are more likely to have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 variation if either side of your family has a strong history of: Female breast cancer diagnosed under the age of 50. Triple negative ...

... in your blood, which leads to bleeding problems. Cancer of the ovaries , colon , or pancreas that is advanced, which means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body ...

... Tumor marker for: colorectal cancer , and also for cancers of the lung , stomach , thyroid , pancreas , breast, and ovary Used to: See if cancer treatment is working See if cancer has come ...

... of the: Colon and rectum (colorectal or bowel cancer) Prostate Ovary Lung Thyroid Liver Pancreas Breast If you've been diagnosed with a cancer that can cause high CEA levels, CEA testing ...

... bone and muscle injuries to monitoring treatment for cancer . For example, an LDH test may be used to: Help diagnose and/or monitor diseases that affect the: Blood , including anemia Liver Lungs Kidneys Heart , including heart attack Pancreas Brain and spinal cord , such as encephalitis and bacterial meningitis Help monitor conditions that may get worse over time, such as muscular dystrophy and HIV Help diagnose certain severe infections Find out how serious certain types of cancer may be, including multiple myeloma , lymphoma , leukemia , testicular ...