LibGuides: Pancreatic Cancer Recommended Resources: Treatments and Side Effects

Treating Pancreatic Cancers, Based on Extent of the Cancer (American Cancer Society)
Basic information on the types of treatments your medical team might recommend.
Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials (MD Anderson)
A listing of the clinical trials at MD Anderson for Pancreatic Cancer.

Guidelines for Patients: Pancreatic Cancer by National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date: 2023
This book is about treatment for pancreatic cancer. It is a good starting point to learn what your options may be.
Treatment Update: Pancreatic Cancer by CancerCare
Publication Date: 2019
This booklet offers up-to-date, easy-to-read information on the latest treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.

Pancreatic Surgery: Benefits, Risks, and Relevant Anatomy (ThePancreasPatient)

Side Effects of Treatment (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)
This site provides general information about common side effects related to chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy or radiation therapy. Side effects are individual and may not occur in each person receiving treatment.
Pancreatic Cancer: Coping with Treatment (Cancer.Net)
This site provides information about coping with the physical, emotional, social, and financial effects of cancer and its treatment.
Diet and Nutrition (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)
This site offers a wide range of recipes, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and side options to help pancreatic cancer patients manage their unique nutritional needs.