Cancer

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 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. ...more  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  Pancreatic Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines that kill cancer cells. Learn what happens during chemo for pancreatic cancer. ...more  Pancreatic Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how the treatment is used for pancreatic cancer. ...more  Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Other Treatments Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies. It often serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment. ...more  Pancreatic Cancer: Surgery in Other Treatments Surgery can sometimes be used to treat pancreatic cancer. Learn about the different types of operations. ...more  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. 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  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. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Pancreatic Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in your pancreas. The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ that lies behind the stomach and in front of your spine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more