Deciding on Treatment See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation See All Other Treatments See All  Pancreatic Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Various types of treatment can be used for pancreatic cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. Learn more. ...more  Pancreatic Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Learn what questions to ask when deciding on a treatment for pancreatic cancer....more

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Overview See All  Pancreas in Overview Detailed anatomical description of human pancreas, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations ...more  Pancreatic Cancer: Introduction in Overview Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas....more  Pancreatic Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for pancreatic cancer.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have pancreatic cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose pancreatic cancer. ...more  Pancreatic Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have.

Pancreatic Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Pancreas in Overview Detailed anatomical description of human pancreas, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations ...more  Pancreatic Cancer: Introduction in Overview Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas....more  Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have pancreatic cancer, you'll ne

Deciding on Treatment See All  Penile Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are various treatment choices for penile cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type of penile cancer you have, your test results, the size of the tumor, its location, and whether it has spread beyond the penis. ...more  Penile Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy for penile cancer may be given as a cream or through an IV (intravenous) line. Read on to learn more.

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more