Radiation Therapy
What is it? High-energy rays directed at tumor. Damages the cancer cells
and stops them from growing and dividing. May be used -before or after
surgery to shrink the tumor - alone - with chemotherapy for patients
with inoperable tumors.
side effects: fatigue, skin becomes red, tender, itchy , nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, digestion problems. Usually subside when treatment ceases.
Click here about Adjuvant Therapy after the "Whipple" Operation.
Chemotherapy
What is it? A therapy that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. May be used
- alone - with radiation therapy -after surgery.
side effects: fatigue, mouth sores, nausea, vomiting. Usually go away
during recovery periods between treatments.
Immunotherapy
side effects: flu-like symptoms (chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness,
loss of appetite) Usually go away after the treatment stops
Vaccine Therapy
View the animation describing this novel approach.
This site is supported by generous educational grants from
the Vesalius Trust
