Treatment 

Depending on the type and stage of the cancer, the patient may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and/or palliative therapies.  Some patients may receive more than one or a combination of these treatments.  Pancreatic cancer clinical trials may also be an appropriate treatment option.  The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network recommends that all patients consider clinical trials when exploring treatment options.

Treatment by stage
Clinical trials
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Radiation therapy
Surgery

Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Distal pancreatectomy
Total pancreatectomy
Biliary and gastric bypass
Stents

Complementary and Alternative therapies
Specialists and cancer centers

Finding a specialist or cancer center
Seeking a second opinion
High volume surgery
Members of the healthcare team
Questions to ask the doctor

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