Having treatment

Our booklet explains the standard of care everyone with pancreatic cancer should have. You can use it as a guide to what you should expect from your care. The booklet is included in the newly diagnosed pack.

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having chemotherapy. It explains how chemotherapy is given, the different drugs used, and how to look after yourself during chemotherapy. This fact sheet is included in the newly diagnosed pack.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy. It explains how FOLFIRINOX is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having gemcitabine chemotherapy. It explains how gemcitabine is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having capecitabine chemotherapy. It explains how capecitabine is given and the side effects.

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having FOLFOX chemotherapy. It explains how FOLFOX is given and the side effects.

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having FOLFIRI chemotherapy. It explains how FOLFIRI is given and the side effects.

This information sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having Abraxane chemotherapy. It explains how Abraxane is given and the side effects.

This fact sheet is for people who are having surgery to remove pancreatic cancer. It explains the different types of surgery and what to expect. This fact sheet is included in the newly diagnosed pack.

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having radiotherapy. It explains the different types of radiotherapy, how it is given and the side effects.

This fact sheet explains what irreversible electroporation (also known as IRE or NanoKnife®) is, how it treats pancreatic cancer, and who can have it.

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having a stent put in to treat jaundice caused by a blocked bile duct. Families may also find it helpful. It explains what stents are, when they are used, how they are put in... read more

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having a stent put in to treat a blocked duodenum. Families may also find it helpful. It explains what stents are, when they are used, how they are put in, possible problems and managing... read more

This fact sheet is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having bypass surgery to treat pancreatic cancer symptoms. Families may also find it helpful. It explains what bypass surgery is, when it is used, the advantages and disadvantages, and what it involves. There is... read more

Easy read information using pictures and simple words to explain surgery to remove the cancer. It can help people who find it hard to read lots of information.

Easy read information using pictures and simple words to explain treatments if you can’t have surgery, including chemotherapy and stents. It can help people who find it hard to read lots of information.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have produced guidelines for health professionals diagnosing and caring for people with pancreatic cancer. This version of the guidelines is designed for people affected by pancreatic cancer, and explains the recommendations. Use it to help you... read more