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Personalized care that offers the most options for treating pancreatic cancer
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center provides individualized, leading-edge care with improved prognoses not available elsewhere for every person we treat. Our patients come to our Florida campus from across the U.S. for treatment, and our program is a designated National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence.
Where you go first matters
Pancreatic cancer can spread quickly and is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. The first step in pancreatic cancer treatment is often surgery. Specialist expertise can significantly impact outcomes, so meeting with a surgical oncologist who specializes in pancreatic cancer is important.
At Mayo Clinic, your surgical oncologist will work with other pancreatic cancer experts from across Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center to form a team that tailors your treatment plan.
There are many reasons to choose Mayo Clinic in Florida, including:
Integrated care by a team of specialists. Mayo Clinic’s fellowship-trained pancreatic cancer specialists work as a tightly knit team and understand the importance of personalized, compassionate treatment. Our close working relationships allow us to adapt your treatment plan quickly if needed. Your team of pancreatic cancer specialists includes surgeons, radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists, endocrinologists, nutritionists and more.
Exceptional surgical skills. Choosing a deeply experienced surgical oncologist for a complex surgery like the Whipple procedure is associated with better outcomes. Mayo Clinic is one of the country's highest-volume surgical programs for advanced pancreatic cancer.
A wide range of treatment options. We offer minimally invasive robotic surgery for the Whipple procedure and use pioneering techniques that provide several advantages, including fewer complications and faster recoveries. Our surgical oncologists are known for their willingness to conduct complex open operations, including for people routinely turned down for surgery at other institutions.
The ability to combine surgery with other pancreatic cancer treatments. Combining treatments can be the best way to fight pancreatic cancer. Treatments we offer can include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted drugs and radiation therapy. We also offer access to cutting-edge clinical trials aimed at improving pancreatic cancer survival rates and enhancing quality of life.
New and advanced techniques. To improve outcomes for those with more severe disease, such as locally advanced cancer with a high risk of return after tumor removal, our surgical oncologists use novel techniques such as irreversible electroporation (IRE) and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT).
Expertise and planning based on genetics. We are at the forefront of genetic research for pancreatic cancer. Inherited gene mutations play a role in up to 15% of all pancreatic cancers. People who are newly diagnosed have access to genetic testing at Mayo Clinic to help them make informed treatment decisions.
Virtual visits for added convenience. Whether you choose a virtual or in-person appointment with a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, your care and treatment recommendations will be personalized to your unique diagnosis and needs.
National recognition. U.S. News & World Report ranks Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in the Florida and the best cancer hospital in the Southeastern U.S. We are a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center holds the prestigious NCI designation, recognizing its scientific leadership, depth and breadth of research, and commitment to serving communities.
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