‘Pancreatic cancer is a wolf in sheep’s clothing because every early symptom can relate to common ailments such as dyspepsia, acid indigestion or backache,’ says David Tuveson, professor of pancreatic cancer medicine at the University of Cambridge and Cancer Research UK. read more
For stage IIA pancreatic cancer, the 5-year survival rate is about 7%. For stage IIB cancer, the 5-year survival rate is about 5%. The 5-year survival rate for stage III pancreatic cancer is about 3%. Stage IV pancreatic cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 1%. read more
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. That is the horrible thing about pancreatic cancer. Early detection is so difficult and unfortunately the survival rate is so low. I will pray for his comfort and well being. I feel so fortunate to have survived as long as I have, and at the same time feel compelled to reach out to others who have cancer. read more
The 5-year survival rate for stage III pancreatic cancer is about 3%. Stage IV pancreatic cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 1%. Still, there are often treatment options available for people with this stage of cancer. read more