| The pancreas is a human organ that is present in the | | | | the cancer cells. In this process, exclusive machines |
| digestive system. Pancreas is present near the | | | | are used to shoot radiations over different parts of |
| intestines or stomach. Pancreas has many functions | | | | the body. Radiation therapy is also known as local |
| to perform. Pancreas can be separated into two, | | | | therapy. This is because the radiations are confined |
| exocrine pancreas and endocrine pancreas. The | | | | only to a local affected area rather than passing |
| exocrine pancreas secretes pancreatic juice containing | | | | them through out the body. This treatment is |
| digestive enzymes that help in breaking down of | | | | considered to be painless process. |
| carbohydrates, protein and fat and helps in digestion | | | | Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is a process that |
| of food. The endocrine pancreas secretes various | | | | involves the usage of drugs to increase the body's |
| hormones that help in various functions. | | | | immunology or the capacity to fight diseases. |
| Pancreatic cancer occurs in the exocrine pancreas or | | | | Monoclonal antibodies and interferon are 2 examples |
| in the endocrine pancreas. It is very difficult to notice | | | | of drugs used in immunotherapy. These drugs deal |
| the early development of pancreatic cancer as this | | | | with the immune system of body to prevent |
| disease develops silently. Chemotherapy and surgery | | | | pancreatic cancer cells. Immunotherapy can be used |
| are the 2 well known treatments for this disease. But | | | | separately or along with any other therapy. |
| these days many alternative treatments for | | | | Immunotherapy is usually performed by an allergist |
| pancreatic cancer are available. | | | | and is exclusively developed for every individual. This |
| Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy makes use of | | | | therapy involves a series of injections that is |
| high density powerful radioactive substances to kill | | | | administered over a period of several years. |