Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, the gland behind the stomach that makes digestive enzymes and hormones controlling blood sugar. Because of its deep position in the abdomen, symptoms often appear late and the disease is frequently advanced by the time it is found.
Key points
- Pancreatic cancer may cause jaundice, weight loss, and pain in the upper abdomen, often after the disease has progressed.
- Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy, depending on how far the disease has spread.
Common questions about Pancreatic Cancer
Which medicine is listed for pancreatic cancer?
Tarceva is the medicine listed for pancreatic cancer. Each 100mg tablet contains erlotinib Erlotinib, a targeted therapy that blocks the signals cancer cells need to grow, divide and multiply.
What kind of treatment is erlotinib?
Erlotinib is a targeted therapy that blocks the signals cancer cells use to grow and divide. It is a treatment option for pancreatic cancer, used when the disease is advanced.