Pancreatic cancerQuestions to ask your doctor
A cancer that starts in the pancreas. Where it sits in the pancreas and whether it can be removed with surgery guide the first conversations about treatment.
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Practical prompts to bring to your next appointment — not a script, a starting point.
Is my tumor considered resectable, borderline resectable, or not removable with surgery?
This framing shapes whether chemotherapy or radiation comes first and whether surgery remains a goal.
What subtype do I have (for example, adenocarcinoma vs. neuroendocrine)?
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors follow a different pathway than the most common adenocarcinoma.
What imaging and biopsy results do you still need before a firm plan?
Should my tumor be tested for inherited mutations or other markers that change treatment?
Who will coordinate my care between oncology, surgery, and supportive care?
Are there clinical trials I should ask about at this stage?
A note on using this list
Bring the 3–5 questions that matter most to you, not all of them. It’s also fine to take notes during the appointment, or bring someone with you who can.
Review, sources, and disclaimer
How this page was reviewed
Pending medical review. This page will list the reviewing clinician and review date before publication.
Sources will be listed here before publication. We prefer guideline-level and patient-trusted references.
This page is educational, not medical advice. Talk with your care team about decisions that apply to you. If something feels urgent, contact your doctor — or, for emergencies, call your local emergency number.