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5. Blood Tests

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Due to the connection with pancreatic cancer and liver issues, blood tests can be done to determine the seriousness of liver function as well as white blood cell counts. They can then use the results to determine the exact cause of the liver failure, as it can be a variety of things. Blood tests can also be helpful in determining tumor markers, which give specific information on the type of tumor they’re dealing with.