Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Cancer is a "group of diseases characterized by unregulated cell growth and differentiation”. Pancreatic carcinoma usually starts once cells within the pancreas begin to grow uncontrollably. Pancreatic Carcinoma mainly occur in the states Europe and  united States of America, About 60% of the people are suffering from this Pancreatic Cancer, recent studies state that by the end of 2030 the rate Pancreatic cancer will be increased and this cancer will be in leading positions for causing death of the many innocent people.

 The main causes of pancreatic cancer are Jaundice, chronic pancreatitis, Unrelenting pain in the upper belly, Abdominal Pain, back pain, dark colored urine(prior to stent), elevated billirubin, constipation, fatigue, weight loss (15 lbs), swollen feet, painful digestion some days, Numbness on left side slight back pain etc,,

There are four stages of pancreatic cancer they are:
The cancer has not grown outside the pancreas and is 2 centimeters (cm) (about ¾ inch) or less across.
The cancer has not grown outside the pancreas but is larger than 2 cm across.
The cancer has grown outside the pancreas into nearby surrounding structures but not into major blood vessels or nerves.
The cancer has grown beyond the pancreas into nearby large blood vessels or nerves.

The Fourth stage is the dangerous one in rare cases the cancer will be cure in the second stage. As this is very dangerous cancer there is no proper cure for this cancer only is take preventive measures like need to quit smoking and drinking of alcohol, proper exercise, maintenance of healthy weight, etc.

This cancer cannot be cured but many attempts like chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Surgery, Clinical care, and also palliative care should be taken to the patient.

Chemotherapy will help in the killing of cancer cells with the help of drugs these drugs can be injected through or by orally we can take these drugs. Whereas Radiotherapy means these use high energy source like X-rays, protons to destroy the cancer cells. Clinical trials are studies to test new treatments, such as systemic therapy, and new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy. 

 Integrative medicine and alternative therapies may also help you cope with distress. Examples include: Art therapy, Exercise, Meditation, Music therapy, Relaxation exercises, Spirituality.

We are very thankful for giving this Article by Dr Ahmed M. Kabel. The above Article originally got published at SciFed Oncology and Cancer Research Journal in 2017, To have a glance please visit: Click Here