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Source: Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: July 8, 2026 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemoradiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
There are treatments for pain caused by pancreatic cancer.
Patients with pancreatic cancer have special nutritional needs.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for pancreatic cancer may cause side effects.
Follow-up care may be needed.
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