Follow Up
- Assess for suspected recurrence
- Recommended follow-up schedules:
- 1st 2 yr: History & physical examination, CA 19-9 & CT scan every 3-6 mth
- 3rd yr & thereafter: History & physical examination, CA 19-9 & CT scan annually
- For post-op patients:
- If w/ elevated serum CA 19-9 levels, serum CA should be measured every 3 mth for 2 yr & abdominal CT scan performed every 6 mth
- Insulin therapy may be prescribed after total pancreatectomy