Pancreatic Cancer
Consult Dr. Rajiv Grover, one of the most trusted pancreas and liver specialists in Ludhiana, for proactive risk profiling and specialized management of pancreatic cancer.
What is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer refers to the uncontrollable growth and multiplication of cancerous cells in the pancreas. It is an aggressive hepatobiliary malignancy that doesn’t show symptoms until it has progressed to advanced stages.
Because the pancreas is located deep within the abdomen, tumours are rarely felt during a routine physical exam. Most cases are diagnosed in advanced stages once symptoms appear. This makes proactive risk profiling for high-risk individuals (those with chronic pancreatitis, family history of the disease, or sudden onset of diabetes) a clinical necessity. Early screening and expert interventions are critical to catching pancreatic malignancies while they are still in treatable stages and improve life expectancy.
Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer may not show any symptoms in the early stages; symptoms start appearing only when the disease has progressed. If you notice any of these red flag symptoms, you must consult your hepatologist immediately.
Belly pain that spreads to the sides and back
Loss of appetite & unexplained weight loss
Jaundice/ itching
New diabetes diagnosis/ uncontrollable diabetes
Dark urine/ pale or floating stools
Pain/ swelling in an arm or leg
Note: Proactive risk profiling, early screening, and early interventions are critical to stop these hepatobiliary cancers from progressing.
Treatment Approach
Dr. Rajiv Grover’s Treatment Approach for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Rajiv Grover, a highly respected gastroenterologist in the Ludhiana region, leverages a specialized approach for the management of pancreatic cancers and malignancies. He focuses on proactive risk profiling and early screenings to catch malignancies in their most treatable stages and advanced therapeutic interventions to control disease progression and improve life expectancy.
Initial Consultation
In the first, deep-dive consultation, the doctor gathers information about your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms through a two-way conversation, followed by a physical examination to look for visible signs of the disease.
Advanced Diagnosis
The doctor leverages one or more of the following tests to diagnose and stage the cancer.
- X-ray/ CT scan/ MRI scan
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- EUS-guided biopsy
- Blood tests
- Genetic testing
Tailored Treatment
The doctor develops an individualized treatment plan based on the stage and location of the tumour.
- Pancreatic surgery
- Targeted drug therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Nutritional support
- Palliative care
Risks & Complications
What Happens If You Leave Pancreatic Cancer Untreated?
The consequence of untreated pancreatic cancer is terminal. They reduce life expectancy significantly through:
Aggressive disease progression
Metabolic collapse from liver/ pancreatic failure
Biliary infection & obstructions
Multiple organ failure
Why Choose Us?
The Grover Edge
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World-Class Medical Protocols
Dr. Rajiv Grover adopts international standards of care modelled after leading medical institutes to ensure lasting relief.
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Science-Backed Methodology
Each treatment plan is evidence-based and rooted in the latest clinical research for improved patient outcomes.
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Ethical, Compassionate Approach
Our approach incorporates two-way communication, empathy & transparency for improved patient experiences.
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Advanced Techniques & Treatments
We leverage the latest best practices, advanced techniques and high-end technology for greater accuracy & comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In some cases, a sudden onset of Type 2 diabetes in an adult with no family history or obesity can be an early warning sign that a tumour is affecting the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.
While not all cases are preventable, many risk factors can be managed to significantly lower your chances of developing these malignancies:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Managing blood sugar (Diabetes)
- Quitting smoking
Proactive risk profiling and early detection through regular screenings is the most effective way to find and stop these cancers from progressing.
Survival rates are highly dependent on the stage at diagnosis. Pancreatic cancers are hard to treat when they have progressed into the symptomatic stage. If they are proactively screened for and identified in the early, treatable stages, it is possible to treat the cancers and improve the patient’s survival rate.
No. Biopsies for pancreatic cancers are performed during endoscopy while you are under sedation using non-invasive, advanced techniques like Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). You will not have any external incisions or feel the sample being taken.
While a routine check-up relies on a physical exam and general blood work, proactive screening for pancreatic cancer is a specialized protocol reserved for high-risk individuals. Because the pancreas is located deep in the abdomen, standard physical exams cannot detect early tumours.
Dr. Rajiv Grover, a leading endoscopy specialist in Ludhiana, proactively screens for malignancies using high-definition imaging, specifically Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) or MRI, to look for tiny, asymptomatic changes or pre-cancerous cysts. He typically recommends this targeted approach for patients with a family history of the disease, specific genetic markers (like BRCA mutations), or those managing chronic pancreatitis, as it is the only reliable way to catch malignancies in their most treatable stages.
Dr. Rajiv Grover, a highly respected liver and pancreas specialist in the Ludhiana region, leverages a specialized approach for the management of pancreatic cancers and malignancies. He focuses on proactive risk profiling and early screenings to catch malignancies in their most treatable stages and advanced therapeutic interventions to control disease progression and improve life expectancy.
The doctor leverages advanced diagnostic tests to diagnose and stage the cancer. He develops an individualized treatment plan using a combination of:
- Pancreatic surgery
- Targeted drug therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Nutritional support
- Palliative care