Why Choose Stanford Medicine?
Pancreatic Cancer Care at Stanford Health Care
As you and your family prepare for your first visit at Stanford Health Care, you’ll likely have many questions about your care journey with us. This overview helps you understand what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.
We offer extensive resources to assist you with every aspect of your care—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. We’re here to help you and your family each step of the way.
What You Need to Know to Start Treatment
The following information will help answer your questions as you begin treatment at Stanford Health Care:
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Your Circle of Care
A cancer diagnosis affects more than your physical well-being. It can disrupt your family life, work, social relationships, and your sense of security. Our signature Circle of Care approach is here to guide you and your caregivers. We listen carefully to understand your situation and bring together doctors, specialists, nurses, and care coordinators to create a plan just for you.
With a team on your side and a wide range of support services, you receive a complete, coordinated experience. Learn what to expect and see how we put you at the center of care.
Access That Empowers
We make access to care as simple as possible. We anticipate what you need and provide support when you need it. Our network of locations puts our services within your reach. User-friendly digital health tools help you stay connected with your care team.
We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We help make sense of the details, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation Through
Clinical Research
Some of Silicon Valley’s brightest scientific minds are at the Stanford Cancer Institute and Stanford Medicine Cancer Center. Medical discoveries and clinical advances happen here. Our physicians and scientists work every day to improve cancer prevention, detection, and care.
We offer advanced diagnostics, the latest treatment technologies and techniques, and pioneering therapies in development through clinical trials. Let us put innovation to work for you.
Everyone’s pancreatic cancer experience is unique, which is why we provide customized care for you. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff work together to support you throughout your journey with treatment plans tailored to fit your needs.
Your Doctors
These surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating cancers of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Cancer surgeons perform biopsies (procedures to remove small tissue samples) to test for cancer. They also surgically remove tumors and may remove a portion of the surrounding tissue to check for cancer cells.
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Medical oncologists have specialized training in diagnosing and treating cancer using medications. They have expertise in a range of treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
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These medical doctors diagnose and treat conditions of the pancreas. They work closely with other specialists to deliver comprehensive care, manage pancreatic disease, and improve the overall health of their patients.
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Radiation oncologists use high-energy radiation to destroy cancer or prevent its spread. These specialists are skilled at targeting cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.
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These surgeons are specially trained to diagnose, stage, and remove cancerous tumors. Surgical oncologists also help manage symptoms and complications associated with cancer.
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Our skilled advanced practice providers (APPs) include physician assistants and nurse practitioners who specialize in delivering comprehensive pancreatic cancer care. They see patients independently and alongside your doctor. APPs can give you a thorough exam, write prescriptions, and help prevent or treat complications. Our APPs meet weekly to discuss patient needs.
»Your Extended Care Team
A nurse care coordinator is a nurse who specializes in organizing patient care and treatments by incorporating all members of the care team.
Care coordinators provide you with information, assist you before and during your appointment, and help you schedule appointments and access your lab results.
Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take vitals before your appointment.
Patient access representatives can answer any questions you have about insurance coverage, help you apply for insurance, and refer you to a Stanford Health Care financial counselor.
Nutrition
Discover nutrition services designed specifically for coping with cancer.
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Health Library
Access free, reliable information about cancer and other health topics.
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Cancer Care Services
Connect you and your loved ones to personalized, supportive services before, during, and after your treatment.
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Clinical Trials for Pancreatic Cancer
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest advanced clinical trials through the Stanford Cancer Institute.
Open trials refer to studies that are currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants soon. Closed trials are not currently enrolling additional patients.
You can access Stanford Health Care’s expertise and compassionate care for any stage or type of pancreatic cancer at a location that is convenient for you. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
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