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Pancreatic Specialty Care
Our multidisciplinary team of experts at Pancreatic Specialty Care care for patients who have an advanced form of cancer or metastatic cancer, or those who want a second opinion.
Learn more about Pancreatic Specialty Care.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is part of the UPMC family.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Options
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers a complete spectrum of care for pancreatic cancer.
Our surgical, radiation, and medical oncologists work as a team to find the best mix of therapeutic approaches for you. This includes the chance to take part in clinical trials of cancer treatments you might not find elsewhere.
Our extensive experience is the foundation of a broad knowledge base that provides insight into each person’s unique situation.
Every type of pancreatic cancer treatment — traditional and novel — is within our scope of expertise.
In addition to these approaches, we offer services that can make you more comfortable and your treatments more effective.
Our support network includes:
Social workers are also part of the pancreatic cancer care team.
They can help you and your loved ones overcome any treatment barriers or other issues by providing access to:
- Community resources
- Transportation services
- Other practical assistance
Cancer treatment can cause side effects. Our team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center will work with you to properly manage any side effects that arise. Examples of side effects from various cancer treatments include:
- Changes in taste
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- Loss of appetite
- Lowered white or red blood cell counts
- Lowered blood platelet counts
- Mouth sores
- Nausea and vomiting
- Skin rash, redness, or irritation
- Tingling or numbness
Depending on the type and stage of your cancer, our team will work with you to create the proper course of treatment.
Different factors affect your chance of recovery and the best treatment for you including:
- Whether surgery can fully remove your tumor.
- The stage of your cancer, including the tumor’s size and whether it spread outside the pancreas.
- Your overall health.
- Whether the cancer was just diagnosed or was a previous cancer that came back.
Contact Us About Pancreatic Cancer Care
To learn more about pancreatic cancer care or to make an appointment, you can:
- Call 412-647-2811.
- Contact a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center near you.
