My sister has just been diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer.  She is 53 and has been healthy to this point. It has moved to her Liver. They also said it is metastatic because it is also growing on the outside of her pancreas as well as on the bottom end. She will have only 3 chemo treatments. One every other monday and then a cat scan to see if it is shrinking.  Shouldnt she be having a more aggressive treatment? Also, the Dr did not want to show her the Pet scan results. Is the Dr trying to save my sister from knowing the full truth?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Your sister is having stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Stage 4 means it is inoperable and incurable as well. The only treatment option is chemotherapy. Radiotherapy is not indicated in pancreatic cancer. So we are left with chemotherapy only. And chemotherapy Chat Doctor.  So we need to check its response after 2-3 cycles. Your doctor is doing the right thing. So stick to his treatment. Better to discuss end of life issues, palliative care and nutritional things with your sister.