Does pancreatic cancer need chemotherapy

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Two weeks ago, the results of laboratory examination showed that the pancreatic duct was completely dilated, which was called pancreatic cancer. In order to prevent this situation, I would like to introduce to you the question of whether chemotherapy is necessary for pancreatic cancer.

Does pancreatic cancer need chemotherapy

First, surgical treatment, early surgical resection is the most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer, but the patients with clinical symptoms and confirmed by examination are mostly advanced pancreatic cancer, and the surgical resection rate is only 10% - 48%.

Second: radiotherapy. With the continuous improvement of radiotherapy technology, the curative effect of radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer has been significantly improved, which can often significantly improve the symptoms and prolong the survival period. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be used during and after operation. High dose local irradiation and radionuclide local implantation irradiation can be used for patients without surgical conditions.

Third: endocrine therapy. Some scholars believe that the expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), pan and Con-A in pancreatic cancer tissue is related, especially the level of ER. According to the situation, estradiol treatment may have a certain effect.

matters needing attention

In the rehabilitation treatment, the education of the patients and their families is the most important. Good psychological preparation and active cooperation with the treatment are beneficial to the rehabilitation.