In cases of pancreatic cancer, treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy. This eMedTV article covers treatment of pancreatic cancer, including information about clinical trials, second opinions, and side effects.
The stage, or extent, of the pancreatic cancer is an important factor affecting treatment of the disease. This eMedTV segment breaks down options for pancreatic cancer treatment by the stage of the disease and provides links to additional resources.
As a treatment for pancreatic cancer, surgery may be used to remove the cancer or relieve its symptoms. This eMedTV page explains how surgery may be used to cure pancreatic cancer in its early stages or as a form of palliative therapy.
As one of the standard treatments for pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy involves the use of anticancer drugs. This eMedTV resource explains how chemotherapy is used to treat pancreatic cancer and discusses side effects associated with the treatment.
For people with pancreatic cancer, radiation therapy may be used to destroy cancer cells. This eMedTV Web page explains how radiation therapy is administered in cases of pancreatic cancer and discusses potential side effects of the treatment.
For those with pancreatic cancer, alternative treatment may involve such things as herbal products. This eMedTV article looks at some of the alternative treatments for pancreatic cancer, including acupuncture, vitamins, and massage therapy.
For people with pancreatic cancer, support from various sources can make coping with the disease easier. This eMedTV Web page discusses support groups for pancreatic cancer and other potential sources of support (such as social workers).
During and after treatment for pancreatic cancer, nutrition is an important factor affecting well being. This eMedTV article discusses the challenges inherent in eating right during and after pancreatic cancer treatment.
Medication, radiation therapy, and nerve blocks are some methods for relieving pain with pancreatic cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses options for managing pain associated with pancreatic cancer or its treatment.
As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatic cancer survival rates express the percentage of people with the disease who remain alive for a certain period. This article provides five-year survival rates for pancreatic cancer, including overall rates.
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