Pancreatic Cancer – Treatment Options

Radiation Therapy Center in Phoenix, AZ

 

If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, we understand that you probably feel overwhelmed – but we’re here to help. As a leading cancer treatment provider in the greater Phoenix area, we’re proud to offer world-class cancer treatments from our six state-of-the-art cancer care centers. Our cancer treatment team features some of the brightest radiation oncologists and cancer doctors in the field, and we offer a wide range of treatments for pancreatic cancer.

 

Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer

 

Radiation therapy involves using specialized machinery to deliver radiation – the same type of energy in sunlight – to the tumor, destroying cancerous cells. Radiation therapy isn’t always a viable treatment for pancreatic cancer, but it may be appropriate in some cases. We offer a number of radiation therapy treatments at our cancer centers:

 

• CyberKnife: Our flagship treatment, the CyberKnife system combines some of the most advanced medical technology on the market to create a highly-effective cancer treatment.
• TrueBeam: TrueBeam offers precision radiation therapy to fight tumors almost anywhere in the body.
• TomoTherapy: With a circular delivery device, TomoTherapy allows for delivery of low-dose radiation anywhere in the body from any angle.

 

Other Treatment Options for Pancreatic Cancer

 

In addition to radiation therapy, we offer a number of other treatments:

 

• Chemotherapy: This treatment uses specialized drugs that attack fast-growing cells anywhere in the body, making it a good option for cancers that have spread throughout the body.
• Targeted Therapy: This is similar to chemotherapy, but uses newer drugs that may produce less intense side effects.
• Immunotherapy: This method uses drugs that stimulate the immune system to attack cancer cells.
• Surgery: Surgical resection is a common treatment for pancreatic cancer and can be effective in the early stages.

 

Schedule a Treatment Consultation Today

We know that right now, you may be feeling scared, overwhelmed, and uncertain – but there’s always hope. Take the first step by scheduling a treatment consultation at one of our Phoenix cancer treatment centers. We’ll work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and help you get back to living a normal, healthy life.