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Finding a Specialist
To find a doctor or hospital that specializes in the treatment of pancreatic cancer:
- Contact the patient's insurance company and request a referral to an oncologist who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers.
- Use the Doctor Finder feature on the American Medical Association (AMA) website.
- Contact the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s PALS program to learn
more about specialists and cancer centers. Call 877-272-6226 or
email pals@pancan.org. PALS
Associates are available M-F 7am-5pm Pacific Time.
- Please note that PALS Associates may provide specific names of health professionals or cancer centers known to specialize in pancreatic cancer. However, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network does not recommend nor endorse any one health professional or hospital over another.
Other Resources:
DrScore website provides feedback on physician quality to patients and to healthcare professionals.
Oncology Professional Societies:
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)
American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)
The information and services provided by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. are for informational purposes only. The information and services are not intended to be substitutes for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are ill, or suspect that you are ill, see a doctor immediately! The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network does not recommend nor endorse any specific physicians, products or treatments even though they may be mentioned on this site. In addition, please note that any personal information you provide to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's associates during telephone and/or email consultations may be stored in a secure database to assist the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. in providing you with the best service possible. Portions of the constituent data stored in this database may be used to inform future programs and services of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc., and may be provided in aggregate form to third parties to guide future pancreatic cancer research and treatment efforts. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. will not provide personal identifying information (such as your name or contact information) to third parties without your advanced written consent. 080930
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