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CANCER - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Common types of pancreatic cancer:
Location:
Symptoms:
Symptoms of Pancreatic cancerIThe pancreatic cancer symptoms and signs include:
Common Chemotherapy Regimens
The stages of pancreatic cancer are based on the TNM staging system developed by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). This system evaluates the size and extent of the tumor (T), the involvement of lymph nodes (N), and the presence of metastasis (M) to classify the cancer into one of four stages (I-IV).
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the stages of pancreatic cancer:
Stage 0: Carcinoma in Situ (Tis, N0, M0)
•Description: Abnormal cells are found in the lining of the pancreas but have not invaded deeper tissues. •Significance: This is a precancerous stage, and the cancer is not yet invasive. •Prognosis: Best chance for cure with early surgical intervention.
Stage I: Localized Pancreatic Cancer
Stage IA (T1, N0, M0)
•Tumor is confined to the pancreas. •Tumor size: ≤2 cm in greatest dimension. •No lymph node involvement. •No metastasis.
Stage IB (T2, N0, M0)
•Tumor is confined to the pancreas. •Tumor size: >2 cm but ≤4 cm in greatest dimension. •No lymph node involvement. •No metastasis.
Stage II: Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Stage IIA (T3, N0, M0)
•Tumor extends beyond the pancreas into nearby tissues (e.g., the duodenum or bile duct). •No involvement of major blood vessels. •No lymph node involvement. •No metastasis.
Stage IIB (T1-T3, N1, M0)
•Tumor may extend beyond the pancreas. •Cancer has spread to 1-3 regional lymph nodes. •No metastasis.
Stage III: Locally Advanced and Unresectable
•Tumor involves nearby major blood vessels (e.g., the celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, or hepatic artery). •Cancer may or may not have spread to regional lymph nodes. •No distant metastasis. •Key Feature: Usually unresectable (surgery is not an option for complete removal).
Stage IV: Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (Any T, Any N, M1)
•Cancer has spread to distant organs such as the liver, lungs, or peritoneum. •Tumor size and lymph node involvement may vary. •Prognosis: Poor, as the disease is advanced and treatment is usually palliative rather than curative.
Resectability Status
In addition to the stages, pancreatic cancer is also categorized by resectability, which indicates whether the tumor can be surgically removed: 1.Resectable: •Tumor is localized and can be completely removed with surgery. 2.Borderline Resectable: •Tumor involves nearby blood vessels but might still be removed with advanced surgical techniques. 3.Unresectable/Locally Advanced: •Tumor cannot be removed due to extensive involvement of major blood vessels or surrounding tissues. 4.Metastatic: •Cancer has spread to distant organs, making surgery for cure not possible.
Summary of Staging
Treatment by Stage •Stage 0/I: Surgery (Whipple procedure or distal pancreatectomy), possibly followed by chemotherapy or radiation. •Stage II: Surgery, often combined with adjuvant chemotherapy or chemoradiation. •Stage III: Chemotherapy or chemoradiation, with surgery in selected cases. •Stage IV: Systemic therapies (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) and palliative care. Understanding the stage helps guide the treatment plan and provide a prognosis for the patient. Pancreas surgery:A pancreas surgery will be performed depending on the disease that a person is suffering from. Some of the surgical procedures that have been considered safe and effective are as follows: i. The Whipple Procedure – The surgeon will remove the head of the pancreas, part of the bile duct and the gall bladder. They will then reconnect the remaining pancreas to the intestine, bile duct and stomach. ii. Distal pancreatectomy – This procedure intends to remove tumors at the end or tail of the pancreas. iii. Total pancreatectomy – iv. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography – The purpose of the dye is to produce enhanced images of the pancreas and the bile ducts on the X-ray machine. This helps the doctor view the site of the blockage after which he or she can remove the hindrance. Special instruments such as a balloon catheter or a basket catheter are inserted through the tube to remove this obstruction or stretch a segment of the bile duct. v. Pancreatic pseudocyst drainage – To remove it, endoscopic drainage is required in which the fluid is removed from the pseduocyst. The process of inserting a tube is the same: it is inserted just as it is in ERCP except the dye is replaced with surgical tools that are positioned on the tube to drain the fluid all while looking at the video footage of the organs concerned. vi. Bypass surgery – vii. Spleen surgery – viii. Stent surgery – Types of stent surgeries include: a. Duodenal stent: When pancreatic cancer starts to block the first part of your intestine, a stunt will be installed to keep the duodenum open. This should help significantly. b. Bilary stent: When pancreatic cancer starts to block your bile duct and causes intense jaundice, a stent will be installed in your bile duct. |
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