Stages of pancreatic cancer
If you have pancreatic cancer, you might be told it’s at a certain stage. This describes whether or not it has spread to other parts of the body, and how far. Knowing the stage of the cancer helps you and your doctors to decide on the best treatment for you.
- Stage 0: The cancer is in the top layer of pancreatic ducts and has not spread to the deeper part of the pancreas.
- Stage 1: The cancer is only in the pancreas.
- Stage 2: The cancer has spread to the nearby tissue and organs or to the lymph nodes nearby.
- Stage 3: The cancer has spread into important blood vessels and nerves nearby.
- Stage 4: The cancer has spread to other parts of the body such as the liver, the lungs or the belly – this is also known as metastatic cancer.
With all types of pancreatic cancer, there are plenty of treatment options that can help you.