Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is often an essential component of the treatment regimen for patients with pancreatic cancer, but it can be very pricey. "Out-of-pocket costs for a 30-day ...

HealthDay News — The FDA approved two drugs — Ultresa and Viokace, both manufactured by Aptalis Pharma — for patients with pancreatic enzyme deficiencies. Ultresa and Viokace are different ...

If you’ve received an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) diagnosis, you might come across some new medical terms when talking with your doctor. Here are the most common ones to familiarize ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make enough enzymes. Chronic pancreatitis is a risk factor for both EPI and pancreatic cancer. Without the right treatment, EPI ...

Pancreatic elastase is the digestive enzyme the pancreas produces to help digest food. Doctors can measure elastase levels by testing a stool sample. Low levels could indicate exocrine pancreatic ...

Chris Rea battled pancreatic cancer for decades after being diagnosed at just 33 and undergoing pancreas removal in 2001.

"There are three digestive enzymes made by your pancreas," says Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis, MD, a specialist in the department of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the Cleveland Clinic. "Most ...

FOR A SMALL, blow-dryer shaped organ deep in the abdomen, the pancreas has a lot of power. It's a key player in diabetes, which affects more than 38 million people in the U.S. And that's not the only ...