How to Treat Pancreatic Cancer

1

Get imaging scans to find out what type of pancreatic cancer you have.

Get imaging scans to find out what type of pancreatic cancer you have.

2

Determine which stage of pancreatic cancer you have.

Determine which stage of pancreatic cancer you have.

3

Get a whipple procedure if you have Stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

Get a whipple procedure if you have Stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

4

Undergo a distal pancreatectomy if you have stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

Undergo a distal pancreatectomy if you have stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

5

Remove the entire pancreas if you have multiple tumors.

Remove the entire pancreas if you have multiple tumors.

6

Rest in the hospital for 3 to 10 days after your surgery.

Rest in the hospital for 3 to 10 days after your surgery.

7

Find out if you can join a clinical trial to get treatment.

Find out if you can join a clinical trial to get treatment.

8

Talk with your doctor about starting chemotherapy to kill cancer cells.

Talk with your doctor about starting chemotherapy to kill cancer cells.

9

Start a course of radiation therapy to kill the cancer cells.

Start a course of radiation therapy to kill the cancer cells.

10

Take drugs that target specific cancer cells if you have advanced-stage cancer.

Take drugs that target specific cancer cells if you have advanced-stage cancer.

11

Try immunotherapy to improve your body's natural defenses.

Try immunotherapy to improve your body's natural defenses.

12

Learn about palliative care options.

Learn about palliative care options.

13

Ask your doctor about taking pain relievers.

Ask your doctor about taking pain relievers.

14

Talk with your doctor about dietary changes and supplements.

Talk with your doctor about dietary changes and supplements.

15

Create a support network to help you deal with your cancer.

Create a support network to help you deal with your cancer.

16

Try complementary treatments to manage pain and anxiety.

Try complementary treatments to manage pain and anxiety.

How to Treat Pancreatic Cancer

Steps

Get imaging scans to find out what type of pancreatic cancer you have.

Determine which stage of pancreatic cancer you have.

Get a whipple procedure if you have Stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

Undergo a distal pancreatectomy if you have stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

Remove the entire pancreas if you have multiple tumors.

Rest in the hospital for 3 to 10 days after your surgery.

Find out if you can join a clinical trial to get treatment.

Talk with your doctor about starting chemotherapy to kill cancer cells.

Start a course of radiation therapy to kill the cancer cells.

Take drugs that target specific cancer cells if you have advanced-stage cancer.

Try immunotherapy to improve your body's natural defenses.

Learn about palliative care options.

Ask your doctor about taking pain relievers.

Talk with your doctor about dietary changes and supplements.

Create a support network to help you deal with your cancer.

Try complementary treatments to manage pain and anxiety.

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How to Treat Pancreatic Cancer

Steps

Get imaging scans to find out what type of pancreatic cancer you have.

Determine which stage of pancreatic cancer you have.

Get a whipple procedure if you have Stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

Undergo a distal pancreatectomy if you have stage I or II pancreatic cancer.

Remove the entire pancreas if you have multiple tumors.

Rest in the hospital for 3 to 10 days after your surgery.

Find out if you can join a clinical trial to get treatment.

Talk with your doctor about starting chemotherapy to kill cancer cells.

Start a course of radiation therapy to kill the cancer cells.

Take drugs that target specific cancer cells if you have advanced-stage cancer.

Try immunotherapy to improve your body's natural defenses.

Learn about palliative care options.

Ask your doctor about taking pain relievers.

Talk with your doctor about dietary changes and supplements.

Create a support network to help you deal with your cancer.

Try complementary treatments to manage pain and anxiety.

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