Pancreatic Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
Smoking
Genetics
Chronic pancreatitis
DM
Obesity increases risk
2
Q
Symptoms
A
Weight loss
Depression
DM
Jaundice
3
Q
Endocrine tumours
A
Glucagonoma
Insulinoma
Gastrinoma
4
Q
Pancreaticduodenectomy
A
Removal head pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct, part stomach, s intestine
Sufficient remains for digestive + endocrine functions
Prognosis poor
5
Q
Pancreatectomy
A
Total or partial removal pancreas
Tumours of body/tail
Usually see exocrine and/or endocrine insufficiency
6
Q
Medical management
A
Drugs
Palliative care
Chemo
Radiotherapy
7
Q
Post surgery
A
Likely on insulin
Pancreatic enzyme supplementation
Multi-vit, Ca and Vit D prescribed
Meet increased needs
8
Q
Nutritional support
A
From diagnosis
9
Q
Palliative
A
Improve QoL
Reduce complications as far as possible
Advise to relieve nausea
