Top Pancreatic cancer Doctors in India

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the pancreatic cells.

Pancreatic cancer can affect anyone, but certain factors can increase one's risk, including smoking, obesity, a family history of pancreatic cancer, specific genetic mutations, and chronic pancreatitis.

Pancreatic cancer symptoms can vary, with common signs being jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, back pain, and digestive issues. Initial symptoms can be vague, leading to delayed diagnosis.

Typically, pancreatic cancer diagnosis involves a combination of imaging tests (e.g., CT scans, MRIs), biopsies, and blood tests to measure markers associated with the disease.

Pancreatic cancer staging is based on tumour size, lymph node involvement, organ spread, and metastasis. Stages range from 0 (early, non-invasive) to IV (advanced, distant spread).

The survival rate varies based on cancer stage, patient age, overall health, and treatment effectiveness. On average, the five-year survival rate for resectable pancreatic cancer is around 10-20%, but individual cases may differ.

The Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a surgery used to treat localised pancreatic cancer. It involves removing the head of the pancreas, duodenum, gall bladder, bile duct, and sometimes nearby organs or vessels.

In some early-detected cases, pancreatic cancer can be curable with aggressive treatment. However, most cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, making them challenging to cure.

The five common signs of pancreatic cancer are jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, and digestive problems.

Pancreatic cancer usually starts in the cells lining the pancreas ducts, which are responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones.

Survival without a pancreas is possible but requires lifelong insulin and enzyme replacement therapy to manage blood sugar levels and digestion.

Pancreatic cancer is often considered one of the deadliest types because it's often diagnosed at an advanced, hard-to-treat stage.

Stage 4 cancer is generally not curable, but treatment can extend life, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life.

The initial treatment for pancreatic cancer varies depending on tumour location and extent. Typically, it involves surgery to remove the tumour, followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy to prevent a recurrence. In some cases, pre-surgery chemotherapy may be beneficial.

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Reviewed by Dr. Vivek Mangla, Director - Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobiliary (GI & HPB) Surgical Oncology, Vaishali and Patparganj on 21-Sep-2023.

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