Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when cells in the pancreas grow and divide uncontrollably, forming a mass or tumor. There are several risk factors that are associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, including:
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. A chemotherapy cycle is the period of time during which a patient receives a specific chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy cycles typically involve a series of treatment sessions
The risk of bacterial infection after splenectomy varies depending on the individual patient’s age, overall health, and other factors. However, studies have shown that the risk of serious bacterial infections is significantly increased in patients who have undergone a splenectomy
Explaining a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer to your family is a difficult and emotional task. Here are some suggestions that may help you in communicating your diagnosis to your family: Remember that communication is a two-way street, so be prepared
Below are examples of pancreatic cancer trials being conducted by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology: A021501: This randomized phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) with or without hypofractionated radiation therapy before surgery works in patients