Diet and nutrition

Pancreatic cancer and its treatments can change how the body digests fat and protein, how it handles blood sugar, and how much appetite a person has. Many patients work with a registered dietitian at their cancer center. Enzyme replacement is common after surgery or when the pancreas is not making enough enzymes.

There is no single “pancreatic cancer diet” that cures the disease. Be cautious of plans that promise miracles. Complementary nutrition can support energy and side-effect management alongside — not instead of — the treatment plan you and your oncologist choose.

If weight loss is rapid, if stools are oily, or if new diabetes appears, tell the care team promptly. Those are medical issues, not just “not eating enough.”