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PANCREAS CANCER

Pancreatic Cancer

Early diagnosis of this insidious disease is decisive for life expectancy

Pancreatic cancer develops in the pancreas, an important part of the digestive system, It is a serious type of cancer that usually shows symptoms late and can progress rapidly. The most common type pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which is located in the head of the pancreas and affects the bile ducts. may be symptomatic with jaundice in the early stages.

In cases detected at an early stage, long-term life chances increase with surgical intervention, In advanced stages, quality of life can be preserved with systemic treatment approaches.

Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms

Persistent pain in the upper abdomen or back

Unexplained rapid weight loss

Jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin)

Loss of appetite and fatigue

Fatty stools, indigestion

Nausea, vomiting

Emerging diabetes

Itching and dark urine

Note: Symptoms usually appear late in life. Therefore, individuals in the risk group careful screening is important.

Risk Factors

- Cigarette smoking

- Chronic pancreatitis (chronic inflammation of the pancreas)

- Family history of pancreatic cancer

- Type 2 diabetes

- A diet high in fatty, processed foods

- Genetic predisposition (BRCA mutation, Lynch syndrome, etc.)

- Being 60 years of age or older

Diagnosis Process

- Blood tests: CA 19-9 (tumor marker), liver function

-Ultrasonography and CT: the first imaging modalities

-MRI / MRCP: Detailed evaluation of the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts

- Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS): Biopsy-guided examination of the tumor

-PET-CT: Used for metastasis screening and staging

- Biopsy: Taking a sample of tumor tissue for definitive diagnosis

Pancreatic Cancer Stages

- Stage I-II: Tumor is limited, surgically removable

- Stage III: Spread to neighboring vessels; chemotherapy is usually administered first

-Stage IV: Distant organ metastasis present; systemic treatment is planned

Treatment Methods

Surgical Treatment


- Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy): Pancreatic head, bile ducts, stomach and the duodenum is removed

- Distal pancreatectomy: The tail or body part of the pancreas is removed

- Lymph nodes are also cleared

- Surgery is usually applied in early stage and limited tumors

Chemotherapy


- Can be administered before (neoadjuvant) or after (adjuvant) surgery

- It is used to prolong life and reduce complaints in advanced stage patients

Radiotherapy


- In some limited patients, it can be applied to shrink the tumor or in preparation for surgery

Targeted and Immunotherapy


- Applicable in selected patients with genetic mutations (e.g: BRCA positive patients PARP inhibitors)

Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism

  • - A preliminary assessment is made with your reports and imaging
  • - A personalized treatment plan is prepared by a multidisciplinary team
  • - Integrated work with surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, nutritionists and psychological support units
  • - Accommodation, VIP transfer, escort service and remote monitoring systems support the process

Although pancreatic cancer is detected late, it can be controlled with timely and holistic intervention.

You can contact us to start your diagnostic process, get a second opinion or create your personal treatment plan.

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