Pancreatic Cancer Alternative Treatment (Cont.)

Questions to Ask Before Starting Pancreatic Cancer Alternative Treatment

Patients should discuss the possible benefits and harmful effects of pancreatic cancer alternative treatments with their doctor prior to using them. Pancreatic cancer alternative treatment questions include:
 
  • What benefits can I expect from this approach?
  • What are its risks?
  • Do the expected benefits outweigh the risks?
  • What side effects should I watch for?
  • Will this alternative treatment change the way my pancreatic cancer treatment works?
  • Could this treatment be harmful?
  • Is this approach under study in a clinical trial? If so, who sponsors the trial?
  • Will my health insurance pay for this approach?
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD