Nursing Care for Pancreatic Cancer
Palliative (supportive) care is a component of pancreatic cancer treatment. It entails looking after your diet, emotions, and mental health. Dealing with the aftereffects of pancreatic cancer post-surgery can be distressing for patients, making the disease tough to manage. This is where our team of nurses and healthcare professionals step in to help you along the way by delivering pancreatic cancer home treatment. Our experts will come to your house to examine your illness and recommend the best course of action, whether that be supportive care, surgery, or any other medical therapy.
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What is Pancreatic Cancer?
According to a medical definition, pancreatic cancer is defined as the fast growth and division of abnormal cells in the pancreas. The pancreas’ ability to produce hormones normally is hampered or digestion is inhibited when these cells continue to develop and divide. The fact that this condition frequently goes unnoticed until it has reached advanced stages is what makes it dangerous. It is nearly impossible to recognize the early signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer because it cannot be medically diagnosed in its early stages. Unexpected weight loss, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, sudden changes in bowel habits, blood clots, shivering, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion are all signs of advanced pancreatic cancer.
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Types of pancreatic cancer:
- Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer:
The exocrine pancreas is the portion of your pancreas that produces digesting enzymes and other chemicals. Exocrine pancreatic cancer refers to malignant tumors that form in this area; it accounts for 95% of occurrences of pancreatic cancer.
- Endocrine pancreatic cancer:
The pancreatic cells are in charge of making hormones that enter the bloodstream directly. Endocrine pancreatic cancer results from any malignant tumors developing from these many hormone-producing cells.
Risk factors of pancreatic cancer:
A few things that could raise your risk of developing pancreatic cancer include:
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Smoking
- pancreatic inflammation that is persistent (pancreatitis)
- older age because most diagnoses occur after age 65
- Family history of certain genetic abnormalities, such as Lynch syndrome, familial atypical mole-malignant melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome, and the BRCA2 gene
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment:
The following are the treatments for pancreatic cancer:
- Chemotherapy
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
- Palliative care
- Clinical trials
Diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer :
Your general doctor will examine your abdomen and check for indicators of an enlarged liver when you initially go to them for a medical diagnosis. Your doctor may request a blood and urine sample for analysis. You might be advised to undergo the following pancreatic screening tests if it is determined after more inquiry that there may be a case of pancreatic cancer:
- PET Scan/PET-CT Scan
- CT Scan
- Ultrasound Scan
- MRI Scan
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FAQs
Is cancer genetic?
In fact, cancer is a genetic disorder. This is due to the reason that cancer is brought on by mutations or alterations to the genes that regulate how our cells behave, resulting in abnormal cell behavior.
Is there a vaccine for Cancer?
There isn’t a cancer vaccine. But, there are vaccines available for some viruses known to cause cancer, including hepatitis B and the human papillomavirus (HPV).
How do cancer drugs work?
Drugs are used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells. And the harmful impacts of chemotherapy can kill healthy cells. And Immunotherapy treats cancer by using hormones and other medications that work with your immune system.
How can I schedule nursing care for Cancer?
You can make a schedule for nursing care for Cancer using the medintu online portal or contact us.