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Palliative Therapy
Source: Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Palliation of symptoms may be achieved with conventional treatment (systemic chemotherapy).
Palliative measures that may improve quality of life without affecting OS include:[11,12]
Surgical or radiological biliary decompression.
Relief of gastric outlet obstruction.
Pain control.
Psychological care to address the potentially disabling psychological events associated with the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.[13]
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