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Symptoms
- Persistent abdominal or back discomfort
- Unexplained weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice in some cases
- Digestive changes
Cancer Care
Pancreatic Cancer
Specialized pancreatic cancer care with careful staging, treatment planning and attention to nutrition and symptom support.
Overview
Pancreatic cancer can arise from different pancreatic cell types. Exocrine pancreatic cancer is the more common form, while pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are a distinct group.
What You Need to Know
Digestive organ
The pancreas has digestive and hormone-producing functions.
Different types
Pancreatic cancers vary according to their cell of origin.
Staging matters
Resectability and disease extent influence treatment planning.
Supportive care
Nutrition and symptom management can be part of care.
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Diagnosis
- Clinical assessment
- Imaging studies
- Laboratory tests
- Tissue diagnosis when appropriate
- Assessment of disease extent
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Treatment Approaches
- Surgery for appropriate patients
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation or chemoradiation
- Systemic treatment
- Supportive and nutritional care
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Ongoing Care & Support
- Regular follow-up and monitoring
- Managing treatment side effects
- Emotional and psychological support
- Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
- Support for patients and families
Learn About Your Care Options
Use this information to prepare questions for a qualified oncology professional. Treatment options depend on individual clinical assessment.
This page provides general educational information only. It does not diagnose cancer or determine an individual treatment plan.