Pancreatic Cancer Treatment by Stage (Cont.)

Pancreatic Cancer Treatment by Stage

Each patient's treatment options will depend on the stage of his or her pancreatic cancer.
 
Stage I Pancreatic Cancer
Treatment of stage I pancreatic cancer may include:
 
  • Surgery alone
  • Surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
 
Stage IIA Pancreatic Cancer
Treatment of stage IIA pancreatic cancer may include:
 
  • Surgery, with or without chemotherapy and radiation therapy
  • Radiation therapy with chemotherapy
  • Palliative surgery to bypass blocked areas in ducts or the small intestine.
 
Stage IIB Pancreatic Cancer
Treatment of stage IIB pancreatic cancer may include:
 
  • Surgery, with or without chemotherapy and radiation therapy
  • Radiation therapy with chemotherapy
  • Palliative surgery to bypass blocked areas in ducts or the small intestine.
 
Stage III Pancreatic Cancer
Treatment of stage III pancreatic cancer may include:
 
  • Surgery, with or without chemotherapy and radiation therapy
  • Radiation therapy with chemotherapy
  • Palliative surgery or stent placement to bypass blocked areas in ducts or the small intestine.
 
Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Treatment of stage IV pancreatic cancer may include:
 
  • Chemotherapy
  • Palliative treatments for pain, such as nerve blocks, and other supportive care
  • Palliative surgery or stent placement to bypass blocked areas in ducts or the small intestine.
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD