What does pancreatic cancer stage 4 mean

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I have a tumor in the tail of my pancreas, the size of an egg. The patient is suffering from abdominal distension and can't eat. Some related treatments were also carried out. Today, let me share with you some treatments for pancreatic cancer.

What does pancreatic cancer stage 4 mean

Method 1: palliative treatment for patients who are not suitable for radical operation, it is often necessary to relieve obstructive jaundice. Generally, cholecystojejunostomy is used, and external fistula (cholecystostomy or external drainage of bile duct) can be performed for those who have no conditions. Most patients can relieve symptoms in a short time and improve their general condition. The general survival time is about six months.

Method 2: surgical treatment is the only possible radical method. Surgical methods include pancreatoduodenectomy, extended pancreatoduodenectomy, pylorus preserving pancreatoduodenectomy, total pancreatectomy, etc. However, the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is difficult, the resection rate is low, and the five-year survival rate is also low.

Method 3: comprehensive treatment of pancreatic cancer due to high degree of malignancy, low resection rate, poor prognosis. Although surgery is still the primary treatment, pancreatic cancer is often found late and loses the chance of radical treatment, so comprehensive treatment is needed for pancreatic cancer.

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Pancreatic cancer is known as malignant tumor, which does great harm, but it doesn't mean that we will end our life when we get sick. In fact, many patients can improve the survival rate if they keep a good attitude. At the same time, with appropriate treatment and control, we can have a high quality of life.