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Chemotherapy| is the use of anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. It is one of the most commonly used treatments for pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells.It is one of the most commonly used treatments for pancreatic cancer.It may be given: 1  after surgery to reduce the chance of the cancer coming back-this is known as adjuvant chemotherapy.hemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer Back to top. Gemcitabine is the most commonly used treatment. Sometimes a combination of three chemotherapy drugs called FOLFIRINOX may be given. Itâs made up of folinic acid (leucovorin) and the chemotherapy drugs fluorouracil (5FU), irinotecan and oxaliplatin.
Some of the changes that occur as a result of pancreatic cancer are unintentional loss of body weight and loss of lean body mass (muscle). Problems with eating, digestion and fatigue can also occur. Any treatment for pancreatic cancer(surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy) can alter nutritional needs and interfere with the ability to eat, digest, or absorb food. This is often due to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, changes in taste or smell, loss of appetite or bowel changes.