Survival 13 years after pancreatectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas.

In dealing with a lethal disease such as cancer of the pancreas, an all out attack is necessary for an early lesion. The general trend seems to be toward radical en bloc resections, usually, but not always, with a total pancreatectomy. A digestive supplement with a higher proportion of lipase provides better nutrition.