Pancreatic cancer

What is pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer occurs when malignant cells develop in part of the pancreas. This may affect how the pancreas works, including the functioning of the exocrine or endocrine glands.

Cancer of the pancreas pathway

A best practice, cancer care pathway for patients that explains what to expect on your cancer journey

Local support and information

• There are Cancer Care Coordinators available to support you during your cancer journey.
• Cancer Council Tasmania offer local support groups.
• Pancare foundation is a not-for-profit foundation which provides more information about cancer of the pancreas, including a patient handbook.

Other pages on our site

• Questions to ask your cancer doctor about treatment
• The role of your GP in your cancer care
• Your care team
• Supportive care
• After treatment and survivorship