Anton Bilchik MD Discusses Types of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Dr. Anton Bilchik, MD, explains that the most common type of cancer called adenocarcinoma arises in the  exocrine cells, which produce digestive juices. This type accounts for 95 percent of pancreatic cancers and is the most aggressive. Neuroendocrine tumors originate in the islet cells that produce insulin, glucagon and other hormones. These are generally less aggressive and many are cured with surgery alone. It is important to distinguish between these types because the treatment is different.

See Anton Bilchik MD if You Have These Symptoms

As one of the top doctors for gastrointestinal cancer in the country, Anton Bilchik, MD, has a special interest in treating patients with pancreatic cancer. He has special expertise in minimally invasive techniques and performed a PhD thesis at Yale University in pancreatic physiology. If you are experiencing pain in your upper abdomen, loss of appetite, weight loss or jaundice, be sure to talk with your doctor to see if a more serious issue is developing. For more information, reach out to Dr. Bilchik and the team at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in California.