Briefly describe the Western medicine treatment methods for pancreatic cancer

Western medicine treatment of pancreatic cancer can play a more obvious role. The main treatment methods include the following: 1. Surgical treatment

Surgery is a common method for treating pancreatic cancer, but the appropriate surgical treatment method should be selected according to the characteristics of the disease. For example, for pancreatic head cancer, pancreatic head and duodenectomy can be performed, and some people advocate total gland resection to completely remove tiny lesions remaining in the pancreas that may have metastasized. For those with gastrointestinal obstruction and biliary obstruction who do not have radical cure conditions, corresponding gastrojejunostomy can be performed. In general, for patients with pancreatic tail lesions, surgery is difficult to cure.

Radiation therapy

Radiotherapy has a good inhibitory effect on pancreatic cancer. It can prolong the survival time of elderly and weak patients who cannot undergo radical surgery. It is a good treatment method.

Chemotherapy

It is generally suitable for patients with progressive pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Appropriate chemotherapy is given on the basis of palliative therapy to curb the progression of the disease and prolong survival time.

Symptomatic and supportive treatment

Appropriate treatment methods are given according to the characteristics of the patient's symptoms. For example, patients with persistent pain can be given appropriate sedatives and anesthetics; patients with obstructive jaundice can be injected with vitamin K; patients with diabetes can be given insulin treatment; patients with vomiting, electrolyte disorders, and acid-base imbalances should be treated symptomatically; when undergoing chemotherapy, nutrition should be improved and physical fitness should be strengthened, and Chinese medicine can be used as an auxiliary method as appropriate.