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About the Pancreas

The pancreas is a glandular organ that lies in the abdominal cavity. It comprises of three parts namely, the head, body and tail. The main function of the gland is to assist the digestive process. The cells (exocrine cells) of the gland secrete certain digestive juices that break down complex food particles into smaller particles by the human body. In addition, the endocrine cells of the pancreas secrete certain hormones such as insulin and glucagon.


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my father 72yrs age 10yrs before he had one mass in left throat after we make operation and after biopsy there was a cancer infection after that we give him 1 month radiation and six chemo.now on right side there is another small grow in throatt and abdomen usg report shows CBD dilated 12mm and head of pancreas one mass exist.now his bilirumin is 10.2mg and not able to eat and itching full body.some fever(101 F)is there with out any surgery how i can keep him quite normal he also diabetic(avg pp...
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