| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score | Length of keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stage 4 of pancreatic cancer | 1.25 | 1 | 1119 | 78 | 28 |
| stage | 1.7 | 0.3 | 7766 | 97 | 5 |
| 4 | 1.94 | 0.6 | 918 | 62 | 1 |
| of | 0.86 | 0.4 | 5353 | 98 | 2 |
| pancreatic | 1.23 | 0.9 | 9515 | 1 | 10 |
| cancer | 0.52 | 0.1 | 8950 | 58 | 6 |
The life expectancy for stage 4 pancreatic cancer is very low, estimated to be about three to five months. By stage 4, pancreatic cancer has spread to and damaged surrounding organs, which makes it difficult to treat.
What does it mean to have Stage 4 pancreatic cancer?When a person has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, it means that the cells that grew into a tumor in the pancreas have spread in the bloodstream. The cells start to make tumors in other parts of the body, such as the bones or lungs. This stage is also called metastatic pancreatic cancer. Stage 4 pancreatic cancer cannot be cured.
What is the prognosis for Stage 3 pancreatic cancer?The overall five-year survival rate for Stage 3 pancreatic cancer is between 3-12%. However, patients who are eligible for the Whipple procedure have a five-year survival rate of 25%. Other treatments for stage 3 pancreatic cancer are intended to ease symptoms and slow the growth/spread of the cancer, these treatments include:
