What is the pancreas?

The pancreas is an oblong shaped organ of the digestive system located in the abdominal cavity. This organ produces insulin hormone, and other hormones which help to regulated blood sugar levels.

What is pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor in the tissues of the pancreas. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, diabetes, diet high in red meat, and family history. This cancer spreads rapidly and has a history of poor prognosis even with early diagnosis.

Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer

A large number of people with pancreatic cancer have little symptoms until the disease is advanced. Symptoms could include:

• Pain in the upper abdominal area
• Weight loss
• Bowel obstruction
• Jaundice
• Depression

Traditional treatment options for pancreatic cancer

Surgical treatment may or may not be available depending on degree of disease when diagnosed. Treatment options could also include the use of toxic medicines. Your doctor may suggest:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Other drug therapy

Radiation therapy may be considered an option for some pancreatic cancer patients. Radiation therapy is used in an attempt to destroy cancerous cells and cause a reduction in tumor size. It is most often used for pancreatic cancer that has metastasized. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are often performed simultaneously.

Death and mortality statistics for pancreatic cancer

• Men and women are at equal risk for developing pancreatic cancer
• The five year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is approximately 4%

Hope4Cancer Institute treatment program for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a very stressful diagnosis and your healthcare team understands this. At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment. We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your pancreatic cancer treatment program is successful. The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments.

Individual treatment plans will vary. Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your pancreatic cancer treatment program by integrating our therapies which could include:

• Sono-Photo-Dynamic Therapy
• Hope4Cancer Therapy - Poly-MVA, Vitamin C, Laetrile (B-17)
• Primed - non toxic cancer agent
• Nutrition Therapy
• Whole Body Detoxification
• Anti/fungal microbial Therapy
• Ozone Therapy
• Support Therapy

Our therapies can help to reduce cancer related side effects and improve your overall quality of life.

Our innovative approach to cancer treatment focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient's mind, body, and spirit.

If you are looking for a pancreatic cancer treatment program that treats more than just your cancer, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you. Call us today at 1-619-468-9209. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to pancreatic cancer treatment.