Your own doctors, nurses and others in your healthcare team are the only people who can tell you about your particular cancer and its treatment.

However, if you would like to read some more general information now, you may find these suggestions helpful:

Pancreatic cancer information centre (Cancerbackup)
The Cancerbackup site covers general information, causes and diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, resources and support. Order booklets online, or contact Cancerbackup for a printed copy (free to patients).

Call 020 7840 7840
Fax 020 7840 7841
Write to Macmillan Cancer Support
89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ

Pancreatic cancer
The part of the CancerHelp (Cancer Research UK) website contains information about all aspects of pancreatic cancer, tests, treatment options, side-effects and clinical trials.

CORE (the Digestive Disorders Foundation)
Information about pancreatic diseases, including cancer.

Cancer Index (guide to internet resources for cancer)
You can use this to find worldwide sites on cancer of pancreas.

Pancreatic Cancer UK
This website aims to provide information on pancreatic cancer to patients, carers and GPs. It also aims to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer to aid earlier diagnosis and stimulate more research into better treatment. The site includes sources of support, practical advice and patient biographies.