Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy
CTCA aggressively treats pancreatic cancer by using the most targeted therapies available to fight the disease and preserve quality of life. Our medical oncologists provide leading chemotherapy treatments for pancreatic cancer using innovative methods of treatment delivery.
Chemotherapy drugs are used to destroy pancreatic cancer cells by impeding their growth and reproduction. These anti-cancer drugs are typically given intravenously, by injection, or by mouth.
If chemotherapy is part of your pancreatic cancer treatment, your medical oncologist will use a combination of chemotherapy medications customized to your individual needs. Chemotherapy may be used alone, or in combination with other pancreatic cancer treatments like radiation therapy or surgery.
In addition, we understand the potential side effects of chemotherapy are unpleasant and may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and mouth sores. Your CTCA care team will use multiple measures to help reduce or moderate chemotherapy-related symptoms.
Prior to receiving chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, you may receive pre-medications to help make symptoms more tolerable.
While receiving chemotherapy, your care team can also provide complementary medicine therapies to ease side effects. For example, your naturopathic clinician may recommend supplements to reduce nausea. Also, your mind-body therapist can recommend mind-body techniques to help you relax and feel less anxious during chemotherapy treatments.
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