In cases of pancreatic cancer, treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy. This eMedTV article covers these treatment options in detail, 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 this eMedTV article explains, surgery can be used to remove pancreatic cancer or relieve its symptoms. This resource describes the types of surgery that may be used to cure the 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 this disease and discusses the side effects associated with such 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.
Herbal products, acupuncture, and vitamins are alternatives to standard pancreatic cancer treatments. This eMedTV page examines at these and other alternatives, with a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider when considering such an option.
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).
As this eMedTV page explains, getting proper nutrition during pancreatic cancer treatment is important -- and not always easy. This article discusses the challenges of eating right during and after pancreatic cancer treatment.
Medication, radiation therapy, and nerve blocks are some methods for relieving pancreatic cancer pain. This eMedTV resource takes a closer look at the treatment options for pain associated with this disease.
As this eMedTV page explains, survival rates for pancreatic cancer express the percentage of people with the disease who remain alive for a certain period. This article provides five-year survival rates for this type of cancer.
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