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Early, Accurate Diagnosis and Coordinated Care for Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer begins when cells in the pancreas grow uncontrollably. Because the pancreas sits deep in the abdomen, symptoms often appear later, which makes prompt evaluation of any warning signs and expert diagnosis especially important.
Several factors can raise the risk, including smoking, older age, family history, chronic pancreatitis, long-standing diabetes, and obesity. Understanding your risk helps guide timely evaluation and care.
Warning signs can include painless jaundice (yellow skin or eyes), upper-abdominal or back pain, unexplained weight loss, new-onset diabetes, loss of appetite, and pale, greasy stools. Any of these should be evaluated promptly, since early diagnosis makes the biggest difference.
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, evaluation begins with a detailed discussion of symptoms, diet, medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors. Diagnostic evaluation may include:
Comprehensive Medical History
Understanding symptom patterns often provides valuable clues.
Blood Testing
Laboratory studies may help identify:
H. pylori Testing
Testing may be recommended when stomach-related symptoms are present.
SIBO Breath Testing
Used to evaluate bacterial overgrowth within the small intestine.
Colonoscopy
May be recommended depending on age, symptoms, family history, and risk factors.
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Can help evaluate reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and upper digestive tract disorders.
Dr. Saranya Addepally is a board-certified gastroenterologist with six years of clinical experience, treating a broad range of digestive and liver conditions. She is especially passionate about women’s GI health—areas where patients often feel overlooked or hesitant to seek care.
Her medical journey began in India, where she completed her training before moving to the United States to pursue advanced education in medicine and Gastroenterology at the University of Arkansas.
After several years in practice, she relocated to Houston to continue serving patients in the community. Following two years with a local group, she established her own practice, grounded in the principles and core values she believes are essential to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care.
Warning signs include painless jaundice, unexplained weight loss, upper-abdominal or back pain, new-onset diabetes, and pale, greasy stools.
The pancreas sits deep in the abdomen, so early tumors often cause few symptoms. This is why prompt evaluation of warning signs is so important.
Diagnosis usually involves high-quality imaging such as CT or MRI, plus endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with a fine-needle biopsy to confirm it.
We provide fast, accurate diagnosis and staging, relieve bile-duct blockages with ERCP, and coordinate your care with oncology and surgical specialists.
Smoking, older age, family history, chronic pancreatitis, long-standing diabetes, and obesity can all raise the risk.
Treatment depends on the stage and may include surgery, chemotherapy, and other therapies. Early detection gives the best chance for effective treatment.
As gastroenterologists, we focus on fast, accurate diagnosis and coordinating your care with the right specialists. Our role often includes:
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, we provide:
There is no single “quick fix” for pancreatic cancer, and early evaluation matters most. See a specialist right away for painless jaundice, unexplained weight loss, or persistent upper-belly or back pain. At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic we focus on early diagnosis and coordinated, compassionate care. This includes:
Offering Fast Track GI appointments
Specialized Gastroenterology Appointments Within 3–5 Business Days
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