If pancreatic cancer is not treated in time, it will develop and become more and more serious as the disease progresses, and because the symptoms of pancreatic cancer are not so obvious in the early stage of the disease, so when it is diagnosed, it is already in the middle and late stage of the disease. What should be done if pancreatic cancer is inoperable at an advanced stage?
Can advanced pancreatic cancer be operated?
Many patients with advanced pancreatic cancer have distant metastases, and many patients with advanced pancreatic cancer have particularly complicated disease status, so surgery is not recommended for such pancreatic cancer patients because surgery can easily cause certain trauma. Surgery is not recommended for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer as it can be very invasive and can be a risky treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who can be treated surgically should be aware that many tests are needed to determine the patient's specific condition and that a highly experienced surgeon should be available to operate on the patient to avoid other conditions during or after surgery, which can easily affect patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. In addition, patients with pancreatic cancer should maintain a good psychological state and a relaxed mood, which will be more beneficial to the treatment of their disease.
What to do if pancreatic cancer is inoperable in the advanced stage
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are often used to treat patients with inoperable advanced pancreatic cancer, and radiotherapy can be used alone to treat advanced pancreatic cancer or in combination with other treatments. If the adverse effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy are too severe, the quality of survival of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer will be affected.
Interventional therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy are also common treatment modalities for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, and attention should also be paid to medication and psychotherapy for patients with pancreatic cancer. Some pancreatic cancer patients may have excessive psychological stress, psychological treatment can improve this condition.
Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer need to have a regular diet and a good lifestyle, which will be more beneficial to the treatment of the disease, and to watch for new symptoms.
