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Pancreatic Cancer- The Silent Killer World Pancreatic day
Presented India by Dr. Vijay Kumar KonthamViews
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Case Description
The diagnosis of cancer of the pancreas is difficult and often late. The symptoms are not terribly specific and this is why the diagnosis is often at an advanced stage. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes), light-colored stools, dark urine, pain in the upper or...
Case Summary
- Pancreatic cancer is often called a silent killer due to its late-stage diagnosis. Despite being the 10th most common cancer in men and the 8th in women worldwide, it is the 4th leading cause of cancer death, accounting for approximately 7% of all cancer deaths. A significant percentage of patients, around 80%, present at an unresectable stage, making treatment challenging.
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Kontham
Alumni- Apollo Gleneagles HospitalConsultant Radiation Oncologist & Pain and Palliative Care Physician, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Vijay Kumar Kontham is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist and Pain & Palliative Care Physician at Yashoda Hospitals. With extensive expertise in radiation oncology, he provides advanced cancer treatment and radiation therapy. He also specializes in pain management and palliative care, supporting patients’ comfort and quality of life during and after treatment. Through his compassionate approach, Dr. Kontham combines medical excellence with empathetic care to support patients and their families.
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