How do patients with pancreatic cancer recover? It depends on the pathological stage

The prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients is mainly determined by the pathological stage. If the patient is in a progressive pathological stage and the tumor is large, the patient needs intravenous chemotherapy.

Pancreatic cancer is a very common disease, but it is very harmful to the human body, especially in life and work. It needs to be treated in time. What is the prognosis for pancreatic cancer patients?

1. Prognosis of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor. The prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients mainly depends on the pathological stage of pancreatic cancer. Generally speaking, if the patient's pathological stage is progressive, such as a large tumor volume, such as lymph node metastasis, then such patients usually need intravenous chemotherapy. After chemotherapy, the patient's survival time is mainly determined by the progression of the patient's disease.

2. Treatment methods for pancreatic cancer

The main treatment for pancreatic cancer is total pancreatectomy. If the patient's tumor is relatively small and confined to the pancreas, it can be removed surgically. This surgical treatment method is the most effective method for treating early pancreatic cancer.

3. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is given after pancreatic cancer surgery to kill remaining cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs can be taken orally or injected intravenously. Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to target remaining cancer cells. It can shrink tumors and relieve pain before surgery. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy can also be given after surgery. However, patients may experience some side effects such as vomiting, nausea, mouth ulcers, and rashes.