Pancreas Cancer

There are some factors increasing the risk of having pancreas cancer which are, genetic factors, obesity, smoking, drinking alcohol and old age. pancreas cancer is known as an insidious disease. Generally, it may not give signs and symptoms in the beginning stages. Pancreas cancer usually develops after the age of 60-65 and it is seen more in men than in women.

What are the symptoms of pancreas cancer?

Signs and symptoms of pancreas cancer may include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Pain in the upper part of the abdomen
• Clotting of blood
• Yellow skin

If you have experienced the symptoms of pancreas cancer you are advised to see a doctor. 

How is pancreas cancer diagnosed?

An early diagnosis plays an important role in the treatment of pancreas cancer. Diagnostic tests for pancreas cancer may include a CT scan, MRI, biopsy and blood investigations.

What are the treatment options for pancreas cancer?

There are different treatment options for pancreas cancer. To decide the best treatment option for you, your condition should be evaluated by your doctor.

Surgical treatment, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the most common treatment ways of pancreas cancer also, depending on the patient, a combined treatment may be considered.

In general, treatment of pancreas cancer begins with surgery.  In some cases before the surgery chemotherapy and radiotherapy will be advised to lessen the cancer cells before surgery.

After the surgery, chemotherapy treatment is given to the patient to decrease the risk of a relapse. Also, if the cancer is progressive and it has already spread out then chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy treatment may be used in order to damage the cancer cells that are located in different parts of the body.

Why choose Turkey for pancreas cancer treatment?

• International accreditation: Our partner hospitals for pancreas cancer treatment in Turkey are certified by independent international organizations such as JCI (Joint Commission International) or ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and they are all university hospitals.
• Latest technology: Latest technologies are applied in our contracted hospitals to achieve the great results.
• Fast treatment arrangement: Since pancreas cancer treatment requires urgency, we suggest you to start your treatment as soon as possible.
• Our partner hospitals have cooperation with top American cancer centers.
• Low prices: In Turkey, we provide affordable and high-quality healthcare for pancreas cancer. Pancreas cancer treatment cost in Turkey is 2 to 3 times lower than in Europe.
• Outpatient treatment: Most chemotherapy treatments are given in an outpatient clinic. During chemotherapy treatment you will be in the hospital and the process may take at most 6-8 hours. Usually there is a specific timeline between chemotherapy sessions, your treatment could be in every 15 or 21 days. During these sessions you are always welcome in our hotel or you can choose to return your country.
• Geographic location: Nearly one billion people from different countries can reach Turkey in around four hours. The national carrier, Turkish Airlines, has direct flights from 57 countries. Turkey has 4 direct flights from Moldova and more than 1 direct flights from Romania every day and they take just around one hour.