Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer ICD-10-CM Codes

Since it’s unclear what causes it, healthcare professionals handling patients at risk of developing pancreatic cancer will suggest that they maintain a healthy weight and avoid smoking altogether.

Yes. Even if there’s a high chance that pancreatic cancer will kill a patient, it’s possible to cure it. If healthcare professionals detect it early, they can perform surgery to remove it altogether.

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As we mentioned earlier, Pancreatic Cancer can press on nerves, which can cause pain. Healthcare professionals will administer/provide pain management medication to lessen or temporarily wipe out the pain. They may also offer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy to destroy cancer cells.