Pancreatic Cancer Questions
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If a stomach peg, NG tube and central line are all not options, how can we get Mom the nutrition she needs?
Sorry to hear about this predicament. I have a few thoughts: -
What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
The problem with pancreatic cancer – and the reason so many cases aren’t diagnosed until an advanced stage – is that early-stage pancreatic tumors don’t cause many noticeable symptoms. For this reason, it’s important to have regular check-ups, as sometimes doctors find tumors during exams. It’s als... -
Can vitamin C help fight pancreatic cancer?
There are some animal studies pointing to the use of intravenous Vitamin C to help treat pancreatic cancer. In addition, it has been shown that pancreatic cancer cells have much lower levels of antioxidant activity, making these cancer cells especially vulnerable to Vitamin C which functions as a pro-oxidant for cancer cells at higher intravenous dosages... -
What is insulin resistance?
The term insulin resistance means your dad's body is unable to respond to or use the hormone insulin in a normal, healthy way. Unlike a person with type 1 diabetes, your dad may well produce plenty of insulin, but for some unknown reason the insulin doesn't work very well at its job, which is letting glucose into the cells... -
What are some tips for a long distance caregiver to a dad with pancreatic cancer?
Any late stage cancer demands attention. The median, or average, survival rate of pancreatic cancer patients at this stage is 8-12 months. Those months will bring continual debilitation and loss of independence for him. Immediately you should: -
What are the symptoms and stages of pancreatic cancer?
The symptoms and stages of pancreatic cancer are multiple depending on the location of the disease within the pancreas and its extent. Your monther seems to have a locally advanced pancreatic cancer, from what you say, that involves the covering of the bowel or invades the local blood supply of the liver... -
Are hemorrhoids and pancreatic cancer related?
My uncle’s oncologist says that hemorrhoids and pancreatic cancer are not related. He says that people sometimes mistake hemorrhoids for colon cancer or rectal cancer and vice versa, but that hemorrhoids don’t cause any kind of cancer, including pancreatic cancer. -
At what age are most people diagnosed with pancreatic...
I was worried about this too—and was somewhat relieved to find that most people who get pancreatic cancer are over 65, with the average age at the time of diagnosis being 72. -
Can a person inherit pancreatic cancer?
I don’t know if “inherit” is the accurate way to put it, but like the person who posted that question, I too was concerned about whether pancreatic cancer is hereditary when my uncle was diagnosed. What I found is that the risk for developing it triples if a person's mother, father, sister, or broth brother had the disease... -
Can alcoholism cause pancreatic cancer?
I became concerned about whether alcoholism causes pancreatic cancer when my uncle was diagnosed. He’s my dad’s brother and because I’d read that the risk for developing pancreatic cancer triples if a person's mother, father, sister, or brother had the disease, I worried about my dad because he’s ane’s an alcoholic... -
Can asbestos exposure cause pancreatic cancer?
I came across some information about whether asbestos exposure causes pancreatic cancer when a close family member was diagnosed and I did some research. What I found is that exposure to certain chemicals—some pesticides, dyes, chemicals used in metal refining, and chemicals related to gasoline—can can increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer... -
Can wine consumption cause pancreatic cancer?
I became concerned about whether alcohol consumption causes pancreatic cancer when my uncle was diagnosed. He’s my dad’s brother and because I’d read that the risk for developing pancreatic cancer triples if a person's mother, father, sister, or brother had the disease, I worried about my dad becausbecause he’s an alcoholic... -
Can women get pancreatic cancer?
Yes, women can get pancreatic cancer. They’re only slightly less likely to get it than men are. Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the Supreme Court Justice, was diagnosed with it last year. Joan Crawford had it too. I read that, in terms of lifetime risk, women are as likely to get pancreatic cancer as men (abouout 1 in 72 or 1... -
Does a tumor in the pancreas mean I have pancreatic cancer?
My uncle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when they found a tumor in his pancreas. They had to do a biopsy to confirm that it was malignant, and of course while we waited for the results we did a lot of research into what the odds were. What I found is that a pancreatic tumor can be benign, but the majority aren’t... -
How are melanoma and pancreatic cancer related?
I came across some information that seems to address this question about how melanoma and pancreatic cancer are related. Apparently, there’s a genetic syndrome called “familial atypical multiple mole melanoma,” characterized by a high mole count, that makes those who have it more susceptible to melao melanoma... -
How many pancreatic cancer cases are there per year?
The American Cancer Society estimated that there were about 42,470 new cases of pancreatic cancer in the U.S. last year. I became sort of obsessed with these stats when a close family member was diagnosed. I also found out that although pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death overall... -
How many people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each...
The American Cancer Society estimated that about 42,470 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S. last year. I became sort of obsessed with these stats when a close family member was diagnosed. I also found out that although pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death... -
How many people die from pancreatic cancer each year?
When my uncle was diagnosed, I looked into how many people die from pancreatic cancer each year. What I found is that it’s the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., taking about 35,000 lives a year. -
How much money do you need for pancreatic cancer treatment?
The costs of treating pancreatic cancer, and many other types of cancers, are on the rise. Some people say that it can cost up to $4,000 per month. However, if you decide to go with a more expensive treatment, which allows you to live longer or have a better quality of life while on the treatment, it can be much much more... -
How often does pancreatic cancer occur?
Pancreatic cancer occurs most often in people older than 65. Although it's the fourth leading cause of cancer death overall, the lifetime risk of developing it (according to the American Cancer Society) is about 1 in 72 — or 1.38%. I became sort of obsessed with these stats when a close family membeber was diagnosed...
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