Living with pancreatic cancer

I'm living with pancreatic cancer

This section will give information on managing pancreatic cancer and living the best quality of life possible. It will explain the side effects of treatments and conditions that may result in people with pancreatic cancer. It will also explain palliative care and how to plan for the end of life.

Living with pancreatic cancer means different things to different people. Whether or not you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, or care for someone who has the disease, it will have a large impact on your life.

Managing the symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer, side effects of treatments and conditions that can occur because of the disease, can feel complicated and daunting.

Many people with pancreatic cancer will be told that they are at an advanced stage of the disease. Palliative care will make up part of their treatment.

Control the symptoms of pancreatic cancer

This booklet covers the different procedures used to control pancreatic cancer symptoms with practical information about your hospital visit and returning home. Includes a section about second opinions, clinical trials and questions to ask your doctor and a glossary to explain some of the terms used.

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Diet and nutrition

Nutrition is an important focus for people who have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

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Treatment

Treatment for pancreatic cancer depends on the stage of the tumour and if it can be removed.

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Stages of pancreatic cancer

Staging describes the size of the cancer, and how advanced the cancer is (whether it has spread).

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Type 3C diabetes

Understand what Type 3c Diabetes is, how it is diagnosed, its symptoms and treatment and management.

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Palliative and end of life care

You may have been told that you have advanced pancreatic cancer, this means that your cancer cannot be cured.

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Supportive and end of life care

In this booklet you will find information about living with a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer. It will help you to understand what palliative care is, support available to you and how to prepare for the end of life.

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  • Information Product No: TBC
  • Published: 3 Oct 2019
  • Last updated: 8 Aug 2024
  • Next Review Due: 26 Jul 2027
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