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    What are the treatment options for Pancreatic Cancer?

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  • Mr Arul Suthananthan

    General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Mr Arul Edward Suthananthan is a specialist surgeon in liver transplant, hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) and general surgery. He has expertise in open as well as advanced … View Profile

    Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer, its location, and the patient’s overall health. Management is best delivered by a multidisciplinary team.

    Surgery offers the only potential cure and is considered when the cancer is confined to the pancreas. Chemotherapy is routinely used before surgery, after surgery, or as the main treatment when surgery is not possible.

    Radiotherapy is used in selected cases to control local disease.

    Supportive and palliative care focuses on symptom control, nutrition, pain management, and quality of life.

    Care is individualised, and advances in pancreatic cancer treatment continue to improve outcomes.

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