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.
Based on a person's exam, lab tests, and description of symptoms, a doctor often orders an imaging test: Computed tomography (CT scan): A scanner takes multiple X-ray pictures, and a computer reconstructs them into detailed images of the inside of the abdomen. A CT scan helps doctors make a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Because treatment for pancreatic cancer depends on the specific type of pancreatic cancer, it is generally recommended to have a conclusive diagnosis before starting chemotherapy and/or radiation. However, in some cases, if the tumor is surgically resectable and other tests and symptoms indicate pancreatic cancer, the surgeon may elect to proceed with surgery even if the biopsy is inconclusive.