The stage of cancer is a reflection of the size of the cancer, the presence or absence of spread of the cancer to lymph nodes, or the presence or absence of spread of the cancer to other organs in the body. Knowing the stage helps doctors identify the best treatment. The majority of Pancreas Cancer is diagnosed as Stage IV (Distant or Metastatic) disease. Compared to National Data, Roswell Park treats higher percentages of patients in stages 2, 3, and most noticeably stage 4. This reflects the fact that Roswell Park is a resource for individuals in the region with more advanced cancer who specifically choose to come to the Roswell for their care. Many of these patients are referred to Rowell Park for its well known management of this complicated cancer with multimodality treatment options.