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What is the rate of survival for pancreatic cancer?
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Depends on stage: Median survival 6-7 months. Also depends on response to treatment.
Answered 11/1/2012
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Pancreatic cancer: The term pancreatic cancer usually refers specifically to pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most common type. While there are other pancreatic tumors with a good prognosis, pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a very aggressive tumor. Unfortunately, most patients with this cancer are diagnosed late, at a point when achieving a cure is exceedingly rare.
Answered 3/5/2018
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