Northwestern Medicine and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University are committed to providing state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary, compassionate care to all of our patients. We have specialists across the greater Chicago area with the expertise to care for you and your family as you navigate pancreatic cancer.

Our Pancreas Disease Management team consists of:

• High-volume specialty trained surgeons, including surgical oncologists
• Pancreas-focused medical oncologists
• Radiation oncologists with access to the largest proton center in the state of Illinois
• Interventional gastroenterologists with leading-edge diagnostic and palliative capabilities, and a high level of expertise in performing pancreas biopsies and relieving bile duct obstructions
• Pathologists using the latest technology to assess biopsy specimens and analyze the genetics of a tumor to help inform personalized therapy
• Scientists and immunologists with a large portfolio of clinical trials that give you access to treatments you may not find anywhere else
• Dedicated dietitians focused on your nutritional needs
• Social workers to provide support for you and your family
• Many more medical professionals depending on your unique needs

Cancer treatment often requires many visits over an extended period of time. During treatment, you need to focus your energy on getting healthy, not getting to the next appointment.

We offer treatment and support services conveniently located throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, so you can get quick access to all the expertise and support you need, close to home.

Our Nurse Navigator Program aims to make the appointment process simple for you so you can meet all the members of your treatment team on the same day and start your treatment right away.

For the downtown Pancreatic Cancer Program, please contact our nurse navigator at 312.695.0990 (TTY: 711).

For all other locations, please see our expansive Cancer Care Network to find the location that is best for you.