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| 5-FU (5-fluorouracil) |
A chemotherapeutic drug used to treat pancreatic cancer. |
| Gallbladder | A green pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the abdomen just under the liver. The gallbladder is essentially a reservoir for holding bile . |
| Gemcitabine | See Gemzar, below. |
| Gemzar (Gemcitabine) | The trade name for gemcitabine. A chemotherapy drug frequently used to treat pancreatic cancer. It has been shown, in controlled clinical trials, to improve quality of life. |
| Glucagon | A hormone produced by the endocrine(islets of Langerhans) cells of the pancreas. When blood sugar levels are low, glucagon acts to raise blood sugar levels. |
| Head of the pancreas | The widest part of the pancreas. It is found in the right part of abdomen, nestled in the curve of the duodenum, which forms an impression in the side of the pancreas. |
| Reference: The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book; Michael J. Klag Editor, Harper Collins Pub., 1999. | |
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