stage 0

Definition of stage 0 pancreatic carcinoma in situ

stage 0 pancreatic carcinoma in situ

(...PAN-kree-A-tik KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too)
Abnormal cells are found in the lining of the pancreas. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms