Which treatment for which tumor?
Diagnosis Guide
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is among the hardest to treat and deserves honest conversation. In Japan, heavy ion therapy is evaluated as a local-control option, and incision-free catheter therapies (IGT) as supportive approaches in advanced disease.
What to Know About This Diagnosis
For locally advanced, inoperable cases, heavy ion therapy is practiced at Japanese centers.
Regional catheter-based therapies and hyperthermia are incision-free supportive options.
Personalized vaccine (AFTV) may be considered in addition to standard care in suitable cases.
Important Note
No general 'success rate' can be quoted for pancreatic cancer; stage, performance status and prior treatments determine outcomes.