The dreaded word. How many of us have not been affected by a family member or friend that had or has cancer? Not many for sure. The good news is that people, including the common patient, are becoming more and more educated on cancers each day. Although many are now treatable, some still have a long way to go, as they can often be fatal. Pancreatic Cancer Because of the location of the pancreas, pain is not often noticed until the tumor is large, and has spread. This is a problem because by this time, it is almost always inoperable. Chemotherapy may be offered; however, in most cases it extends life by only a short duration. Radiation may help to control pain by lessening the size of the tumor; however, it would not serve as an option to cure. Unfortunately the death rate for pancreatic cancer is high, in the 90 percent range. For anyone that has a history of pancreatic cancer in the family, it is recommended this be discussed with your healthcare provider. The
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