Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about pancreatic cancer:

1. How do I know if my symptoms are due to pancreatic cancer?
   
   
2. Which tests will be used to diagnose my cancer?
   
   
3. What type of cancer do I have?
   
   
4. What is the stage of my cancer?
   
   
5. Am I a candidate for surgery and if so, which procedure?
   
   
6. Will my surgery remove all the cancer or is it to help with symptoms?
   
   
7. What other treatments will I need and when will I receive them?
   
   
8. Am I candidate for any clinical trials?
   
   
9. What is the prognosis with my stage and type of cancer?
   
   
10. If surgery removes the cancer, what are the chances of recurrence?