chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer refers to the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells or slow down their growth in the pancreas, which is a vital organ in the abdominal region. This treatment involves the administration of powerful medications that circulate throughout the body to target and kill cancer cells, primarily to shrink tumors, alleviate symptoms, and improve patients' quality of life.
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