The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and near the spleen. It performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. The exocrine cells release digestive enzymes to assist with breaking down food. The ...

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. In severe cases, the pancreas may become permanently damaged. Surgery can help slow or prevent additional damage, as well as provide pain relief.

Our transplant coordinator will call you when a donor is available. They’ll ask you whether you’ve had any changes in your health since your last visit with our team. You will have to travel to the ...

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a common malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract. The number of new cases diagnosed and the number of deaths each year are almost identical, demonstrating the ...

An easy-to-use web-based prognostic tool, MetroPancreas, may help predict the likelihood of futile pancreatectomy in patients with resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and improve patient ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of National Pancreas Awareness Month, VCU Health Hume-Lee ...