PANCREATIC CANCER
The pancreas consists of two separate glands: exocrine
and endocrine. Exocrine release pancreatic juice into ducts used to break
down fats, proteins and carbohydrates, and its cells make up 95% of the
pancreas. Endocrine cells are arranged in small clusters, known as islets,
which release insulin and glucagons into the blood. The exocrine cells and
endocrine cells of the pancreas form completely different types of tumors.
Most tumors produced by exocrine cells are cancerous and about 95% of all
exocrine pancreatic cancers are adenocarcinomas. Less common exocrine
pancreatic cancers are adenosquamous carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas,
and giant cell carcinomas. Tumors produced by endocrine cells are less
common and are mostly benign.
Treatment of pancreatic cancer can include surgery, radiation and
chemotherapy but in most cases, it is used to further extend survival and
rarely produces a cure. Unfortunately, early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
is rare because cancer patients usually don't start showing symptoms until
the later stages. The one-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is 21%
and for five-year survival it is 5%.
End-of-life care for individuals with pancreatic cancer includes seeing a
barrage of doctors, nurses and therapists. Cancer patients can be treated in
their homes or in the care of a hospital. The financial cost for end-of-life
care is expensive and most insurance companies do not cover all treatments.
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pancreatic cancer!
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to pancreatic cancer patients. A Viatical Settlement is the process whereby
a person with a life-threatening-illness can turn an existing life insurance
policy into cash through the transfer of ownership and beneficial rights of
that policy. Our staff works side-by-side with you and your loved ones to
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If you or a loved one is concerned about how you are going to pay for
end-of-life care expenses, be sure to contact our professional staff today.
Viatical Settlements provide peace of mind by offering financial
assistance to cover health care costs. Pancreatic cancer is a terrible
disease...it shouldn't be made worse by causing added financial pressure for
you or your loved ones.
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(National Cancer Society - Cancer Facts & Figures 2002)