The doctrine of sovereign immunity applies to state governments within their own states, but it was not initially clear whether states had immunity as to suits involving other states or citizens of other states. In the 1793 case of Chisholm v.
If imaging studies detect a mass in the pancreas, a pancreatic cancer diagnosis is likely, but not definite. Only a biopsy -- taking actual tissue from the mass -- can diagnose pancreatic cancer. Percutaneous needle biopsy: Under imaging guidance, a radiologist inserts a needle into the mass, capturing some tissue.
Pancreatic cancer may not cause early signs or symptoms. 1  Signs and symptoms may be caused by pancreatic cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: 2  Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes). 3  Light-colored stools. 4  Dark urine. 5  Pain in the upper or middle abdomen and back.