There are three forms of treatment for pancreatic cancer. One or a combination of these treatments may be used.

Surgery. This treatment is the removal of the tumor.

Chemotherapy. This therapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The drugs are usually given intravenously (through a vein into the bloodstream). Some patients receive chemotherapy with radiation therapy to make the tumor cells more sensitive to the radiation treatment.

Radiotherapy (also called radiation therapy) This therapy uses X-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.