Pancreatic Cancer
When the cancerous cells are present in the pancreas and because of its location it is very difficult to diagnose cancer at an early stage.
Types
- Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma – Accounts for 90% of cases & occur in the exocrine cells of the pancreas.
- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) – Rare type begins in the endocrine cells of the pancreas.
Causes
- Gallstones
- Autoimmune disease
- Alcohol abuse
- Stomach infections
- Medications
- Metabolic disorders
- Trauma
Symptoms
- Unexplained weight loss
- Severe abdominal pain
- Jaundice, yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes
- Lower back pain
- Blood clots
- Loss of appetite
- Itchy skin
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Fatigue
Risk Factors
- Smoking
- obesity
- Drugs or alcohol
- Diabetes
- Serious liver disorders
- Chronic or acute pancreatitis
- Genetics
- Eat fat-rich foods
- Lack of physical activity
Treatment
- Surgery
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy is advised when the head of the pancreas is involved.
- Distal Pancreatectomy is done to remove sides of the pancreas.
- Total pancreatectomy is done to remove the whole of the pancreas.
- Radiation Therapy
It is used when cancer spreads outside the pancreas in which highly energized beams and X-rays are used to kill cancerous cells.
- Chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drugs are used to kill cancerous cells.
- Targeted Therapy
Anti-cancer drugs are used to target and kill cancerous cells.
Prevention
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid Alcohol consumption
- Monitor your weight
- Have a healthy diet
- Avoid chemical exposure
Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning Pancreatic Cancer Treatment!
After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.
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