Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer care requires precise staging, symptom control, and coordinated treatment planning.
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer often presents late and needs careful imaging to assess whether surgery is possible.
At CI(WIA), patients are reviewed by surgical, medical, and radiation oncology teams to sequence treatment safely.
Early nutrition support and symptom management are essential parts of care from the outset.
Common Symptoms
- Jaundice
- Upper abdominal or back pain
- Loss of appetite
- Rapid weight loss
- New-onset diabetes in selected cases
- Fatigue and weakness
Risk Factors
- Smoking
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Family history
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Increasing age
Our Treatment Approach
Multidisciplinary, evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient.
Staging
High-quality imaging and tumour marker assessment before treatment decisions.
Surgery
Resection for selected localised tumours after multidisciplinary review.
Chemotherapy
Neoadjuvant, adjuvant, or palliative chemotherapy based on stage.
Radiation Therapy
Selected use in local control and symptom management.
Supportive Care
Pain, nutrition, jaundice management, and pancreatic enzyme support.
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