Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors in Bangalore

Types/Stages of Pancreatic Cancer

There are two main types of pancreatic tumours:

•  Exocrine tumours: This accounts for over 90% of all pancreatic tumours, with the most common type being adenocarcinoma originating from organ-lining cells.

• Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs): This makes up less than 10% of pancreatic tumours and is also known as islet cell carcinoma.

  Pancreatic cancer is also divided into four stages according to its progression, with stage IV being the most advanced.

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer manifests itself through several symptoms which include:

• Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes

• Clots in blood vessels

• Pain in the abdomen or back

• Weight loss

• Digestive problems

Tests to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer

The best doctors for the treatment of pancreatic cancer diagnose the disease using a variety of tests. These may include:

• Imaging Tests: CT scan or MRI to visualise the pancreas.

• Biopsy: During a biopsy, a sample of the pancreatic tissue is taken for laboratory analysis.

• Blood Tests: To measure specific proteins (tumour markers) in the blood. One tumour marker test used in pancreatic cancer is called CA19-9.

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): To create detailed images of the pancreas and to visualise areas near the stomach and intestine.

  Treatment or Surgery Options for Pancreatic Cancer at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore

  The pancreatic cancer treatment doctors in Apollo Hospitals Bangalore offer a range of treatment options to treat the disease. The options include:

• Surgery: Depending on the stage and location of the cancer, the pancreatic surgery doctor may perform a Whipple procedure, distal pancreatectomy, or total pancreatectomy.

• Radiation Therapy: This uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. Radiation also can be combined with chemotherapy.

• Chemotherapy: This uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It can be given before surgery to shrink tumours or after the surgical procedure to kill the remaining cells.

• Targeted Therapy: This therapy utilizes medications that specifically target certain proteins. These proteins regulate the growth and spread of cancer cells.