4. What is the prognosis of pancreatic cancer?Ninety-five percent of the people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are not able to live more than 5 years. Very few people who have undergone the surgery are cured.
5. Why is the prognosis for pancreatic cancers poor?Prognosis is poor because they are discovered late and often present at an advanced stage.
6. Is chemotherapy likely to be helpful for advanced stage caner?Recent research has shown some new drug molecules that may benefit such cancer patients and prolong the survival of such patients.
Patients or their families should discuss about possible participation in such trails with the oncologist.