2006-10-17 16:49:07 · 12 answers · asked by tbird 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
cure rates for pancreatic cancer are among the worst among all malignancies......
The first and possibly the single shot at cure is a Whipples surgery which is one of the most difficult and extensive surgeries possible but even with whipple and adjunctive chemo...(which is difficult and does not do much to prolong life)..the cure rate is not good...
Sorry...
2006-10-17 16:54:36 · answer #1 · answered by doc_im_med 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly, not very often. Chemotherapy can give the person a longer period of time to live. My grandpa was diagnosed in mid June. His life expectancy was about 6 months. They tried chemotherapy the very same day, because they said it was the best bet. However, he was too weak and he passed away July 1. If you know someone who has just been diagnosed, my best advice would be, be with them as long as possible. There were a few days I wouldn't go to the hospital to see him, simply because I had nothing to do. Now I am regretful everyday. If you want to talk further about this or simply need someone who knows what you are going through to talk to, then feel free to e-mail me at otexasgirlo@yahoo.com. Good luck. I think it is sort of ironic, when I found out my grandpa had pancreatic cancer, I asked the same thing on here.
2006-10-17 17:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by otexasgirlo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pancreatic cancer is very aggresive cancer, and the cure rate is low, however, currently, I am treating a 65 yr old male for pancreatic cancer with 2 different kind of chemotheraputic agents and he is taking some type of over the counter remedie for it, I believe he said it is a vitamin pak reccomended by his family doctor and he believes he is staying in remission d/t the vitamins and the chemo.
He has had pancreatic cancer for over a year.
2006-10-17 18:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a 'cure' My aunt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 3 years ago in November. After having the Whipple procedure, radiation and chemo and a short remission, it came back in Feb. another round of chemo was attempted. However, she is now in the final stages. We were blessed with 3 years. I have found that we are one of the few. Spend as much time as you can with your loved ones and when you think you've spent enough...spend some more! and thank God for each day!!
2006-10-18 02:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very rarely. When I worked for Soc Sec taking disability claims, the clients filing with this cancer died usually 3-4 weeks after diagnosis.
2006-10-18 13:36:27 · answer #5 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cured unfortunately never. It may go into remission for some time. Regards and Good Luck KG
2006-10-17 16:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by kgreives 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my father died of pancreatic cancer.he was diagnosed and died in 13 days..i have heard that if it is nt to far along they can remove the pancreas just what i've heard .the pancreas does somthing with our sugar levels so if he is lucky and they can get some of the bad out god bless you.they have meds to help control sugar.
2006-10-17 17:05:11 · answer #7 · answered by man behind blue eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As often as they tap into the real causes of why they got it, and eliminate them at their roots.
Cancer has many reasons, you may read about them on "Dhaxem and Cancer" on the Dhaxem website. And the actual reasons in the case of each sufferer are unique, which is precisely the reason why alloptic medicine is helpless, and in my opinion misplaced when it comes to most cancers.
2006-10-17 19:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have seen and read of many cases reversed naturally. Not saying cured but the symptoms were reversed.
2006-10-18 09:22:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Five year survival rates up to 1990 were at a mere 3.2%
2006-10-17 16:53:20 · answer #10 · answered by BAM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋