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Pancreatic cancer develops in the pancreas, an organ involved in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Pancreatic cancer develops in the pancreas, an organ involved in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It may be difficult to detect early because symptoms can be vague.
Possible symptoms may include:
Jaundice, especially when accompanied by abdominal discomfort or weight loss, requires prompt medical assessment.
Diagnosis and staging usually combine examination, imaging and a tissue test. Depending on your symptoms and reports, your oncologist may recommend:
The biopsy confirms the diagnosis; scans show the size and spread of the disease, which together decide the stage.
Staging describes how large the cancer is and whether it has spread to lymph nodes or other organs. Along with the pathology report, biomarkers and your overall health, the stage guides whether treatment aims to cure the cancer, control it over a longer period, or relieve symptoms.
Not every pancreatic tumour can be treated with surgery. Resectability and the patient’s overall condition are important factors.
Cancer surgery, including minimally invasive approaches for selected patients, led by Dr. Anand Karnawat (MCh Surgical Oncology).
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy when appropriate, planned by Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat (DM Medical Oncology).
Treatment decisions by a trained surgical oncologist and medical oncologist.
Surgery, systemic therapy and supportive care planned together around your reports.
Modular operation theatre and intensive care for patients who need it.
Specialist cancer care in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for patients across Marathwada.
Common warning signs include persistent abdominal or back pain, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite. These symptoms can also have other causes, so a persistent change should be checked by a doctor.
Usually a combination of pancreas-protocol CT scan or MRI, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with biopsy, blood tests including CA 19-9, depending on your symptoms and examination findings.
A surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist usually plan treatment together. At Karnawat Cancer Hospital this is coordinated by Dr. Anand Karnawat and Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat.
Many patients are treated successfully, especially when the cancer is found early. The outcome depends on the type, stage, biomarkers and overall health, and your oncologist will explain the realistic goals of treatment in your case.
Bring all biopsy and pathology reports, scan reports and CDs, blood test results, a list of current medicines and details of any treatment already received.
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment is decided by your oncologist after reviewing your reports.
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