Hi, my uncle has diagnosed with periampullary duodenum adenocarcinoma as per investigation. And he is taking chemotherapy. I read on most of the sites chemotherapy shortens the life. I don t know what is the stage, but before 3 years he had gone a surgery in which certain obstruction has been noticed. But before two months , a pertaining fever, vomiting occured, doctor suggested to go chemotherapy according to biopsy report. My question is , they will be all right after chemotherapy or have to take more care or prepare ourselves??? Thanks...
Hi. This needs more details. First diagnosed case of perampullary carcinoma needs surgery and removal of part of duodenum, part of pancreas with gall bladder. Has this surgery been done is the question? If this surgery is done, only solution is chemotherapy. Even after chemotherapy, he needs close follow up to look if the cancer has spread somewhere else like liver etc. If it has spread it need further surgeries based on site and accessibility for the surgeon. Definitely chemotherapy has side effects. But we need to weigh risks over benefits. Since benefits are more we cannot avoid chemotherapy. Hope this information was helpful. Meet your oncologist to know the condition of your uncle in detail. Thank u