The following is an indicative paragraph from the link below: “Currently, there are no effective screening tests to detect pancreatic cancer. It is often difficult for a doctor to distinguish between pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and pancreatic cancer. Both conditions present similar symptoms and may look the same on radiology scans. Most patients require exploratory surgery to establish a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and determine the extent of the disease.”
Lilavati Hospital has indicated that no surgery will be done on Parrikar. It may indicate that a definite diagnosis of pancreatitis has been made or that at Stage IV, no surgical exploration is necessary. Perhaps our radiation oncologist Goanetter Dr Gilbert Lawrence can correct or enlighten. In general terms of course. https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Health-Conditions/Pancreatic-Cancer.aspx Roland Francis Toronto
