Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I see for Whipple’s procedure?Your primary care doctor will order appropriate imaging tests based on your physical exam, history and blood tests. A hepatobiliary surgeon is consulted to consider candidacy for a Whipple’s procedure. Surgical Gastroenterologists and oncologists are also consulted depending on the underlying disease.
2. What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis?
Back pain or stomach pain, jaundice and weight loss are the most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Symptoms of pancreatitis include abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, fever and increased heart rate.