Pancreatic Cancer

On This Page:

• What is Pancreatic Cancer?
• Treatment Locations
• Supportive Services
• Additional Resources

What is Pancreatic Cancer?

The pancreas is an organ found deep in the body, behind the stomach. All types of pancreatic cancer begin when abnormal cells grow out of control within the pancreas. There are two types of cells in the pancreas, the exocrine cells and endocrine cells. These cells each have different functions. To learn more about pancreatic cancer click here.

The Intermountain Team

At Intermountain Cancer Centers, we offer many diagnostic, supportive, and treatment options for pancreatic cancer patients. These include:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy  
  • Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA)  
• Patient Navigation 
• Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Conference
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Clinic
• Clinical Trials

Treatment Locations

These services are available at the following facilities:

Supportive Services

We also offer many additional services for cancer patients. While these many not be located within each hospital, every Intermountain Healthcare cancer patient has access to these services, regardless of where you have surgery or treatment.

• Cancer Education Center
• Financial Support
• Moving Forward Clinic
• Nutrition Services
• Pain Management
• Palliative Care
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
• Survivorship Education Classes
• Tobacco Cessation
• Wound and Ostomy Care

Additional Resources

There are many other reputable organizations that can assist you in your cancer journey.

• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute