Pancreas cancer

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Overview

Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach and in front of the spine. The pancreas produces digestive juices and hormones that regulate blood sugar.

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Cancer Care

 

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Waqas Azhar

Waqas Azhar, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Cancer Care
400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702
Accepting new patients
217-545-8000
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