Pancreatic Cancer

The pancreas is made up of two different kinds of glands; the exocrine glands that produce pancreatic secretions that break down the fats and proteins in foods; and the endocrine cells that form clusters and produce hormones such as insulin that help balance sugar levels in the blood.

Tumors can occur in both exocrine and endocrine cells of the pancreas, however tumors formed by the exocrine cells are most common. Nearly all of these tumors are adenocarcinomas, which is a cancer that starts in gland cells.

Endocrine Tumors are much less common. Most of these are not cancer, but there are a few that are.

Two types of surgery are used for pancreatic cancer:

Potentially curative surgery is used when removing all the cancer appears possible.
Palliative surgery may be done to relieve symptoms or to prevent blockages of the bile ducts or the intestine by the cancer.

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Bariatric Surgery Support Group:

If you have had bariatric surgery or are planning to have it, you are invited to participate in this free bimonthly group where bariatric professionals will address a variety of topics to help you achieve the best possible outcomes. All groups run from 6:00-7:30 PM in Greenwich Hospital's Cafeteria Conference Room.

Monday, January 9th: "A Lifestyle, Not a Resolution"
Thursday, January 26th: "Use Your Coping Skills and 'Pay it Forward'"
Monday, February 6th: "Chef Gavin Presents 'Bariatric Proteins and Grains for Winter Fullness and Satisfaction'" (PLEASE NOTE: class held at 55 Holly Hill Lane kitchen)
Thursday, February 23rd: "Virtual Supermarket Tour/Savvy Label Reading"

Drs. Molinelli & Petrotos in The Daily Greenwich

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Bariatric Surgery Information Seminars

Thursday, January 5th: 6:00-7:30 PM in the Noble Conference Room
Monday, January 23rd: 6:00-7:30 in the Noble Conference Room

You are cordially invited to these informative evenings with Dr. Bruce Molinelli and Dr. Athanassios Petrotos to explore bariatric surgery and find out if it's right for you. Please call (203) 863-4300 to register, and join us!

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