Pancreatic Cancer

Treatment for pancreatic cancer – also known as exocrine cancer or pancreas cancer – may vary from patient to patient, based upon their specific type of tumor, genetic and family history, and other health factors. At Atlantic Health System Cancer Care's Multidisciplinary Gastrointestinal Program, our breakthrough oncologists provide patients with a wide array of therapies, including the latest techniques not available at other health care systems. 

Treatment Options for Pancreatic Cancer

• Chemotherapy or medical oncology
• Radiation oncology
  • Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
• CyberKnife radiosurgery
• NanoKnife® System
• Surgery using minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopy or robotics, in appropriate instances:
  • Whipple procedure, also known as pancreatoduodenectomy
  • Distal pancreatectomy
  • Other pancreatic resections
• Clinical trials