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Dr. Harsh J Shah

Pancreatic Cancer — Real Patient Case Reports (Treatment in Ahmedabad)

Anonymised pancreatic-cancer cases treated by Dr Harsh Shah (MS, MCh — GI, Robotic & Cancer Surgeon) — from early detection through jaundice to locally advanced tumours brought to surgery with chemotherapy first. Learn more about pancreatic cancer treatment in Ahmedabad.

1. Jaundice leading to an early, curable tumour

Pancreatic Cancer patient case — Jaundice leading to an early, curable tumour. Dr Harsh Shah, GI & cancer surgeon, Ahmedabad.
શું આંખ અને પેશાબમાં દેખાતો પીળાશ (કમળો) સ્વાદુપિંડ પાસેની ગાંઠની નિશાની હોઈ શકે?

A man in his late 40s developed jaundice from an early (Stage IA) tumour near the bile-duct/pancreas junction. A stent first relieved the jaundice, then a Whipple's operation removed the tumour completely with clear margins and 16 negative nodes — no chemotherapy was needed. Acting on jaundice can catch these tumours early, when complete removal is possible.

2. A locally advanced tumour brought to surgery with chemotherapy first

Pancreatic Cancer patient case — A locally advanced tumour brought to surgery with chemotherapy first. Dr Harsh Shah, GI & cancer surgeon, Ahmedabad.
क्या आस-पास फैली बड़ी अग्न्याशय (पैंक्रियास) की गाँठ में पहले कीमो देकर फिर ऑपरेशन संभव है?

A man in his 60s had a locally advanced cancer of the body-tail of the pancreas, wrapped around nearby vessels. Six cycles of chemotherapy were given first, then a staging laparoscopy and a distal pancreas-and-spleen resection. Chemotherapy given first can bring a locally advanced pancreatic cancer to surgery — a reason not to lose hope.

3. An early tumour removed in an elderly patient

Pancreatic Cancer patient case — An early tumour removed in an elderly patient. Dr Harsh Shah, GI & cancer surgeon, Ahmedabad.
શું 78 વર્ષની ઉંમરે પણ સ્વાદુપિંડ પાસેની ગાંઠનું ઓપરેશન શક્ય છે?

A man in his late 70s had an early (Stage IB) tumour near the bile-duct/pancreas junction. After careful fitness assessment, a Whipple's operation removed it completely with clear margins and 22 negative nodes. Advanced age alone is not an automatic barrier — with proper evaluation, an elderly patient can undergo complete removal of an early tumour.

4. Pancreatic cancer in a young patient with a family history

Pancreatic Cancer patient case — Pancreatic cancer in a young patient with a family history. Dr Harsh Shah, GI & cancer surgeon, Ahmedabad.
क्या अग्न्याशय (पैंक्रियास) का कैंसर कम उम्र में भी हो सकता है?

A woman in her early 40s — young, with a family history of pancreatic cancer — had a body-tail pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy first shrank it markedly, then a distal pancreas-and-spleen resection removed it completely with clear margins and 22 negative nodes; she has remained cancer-free for years. Pancreatic cancer is not only an older-age disease — young adults, especially with a family history, should have persistent symptoms evaluated.

Frequently asked questions

Can a locally advanced pancreatic cancer still be operated?

In selected patients, chemotherapy given first can shrink the tumour enough to make complete surgical removal possible.

Is jaundice always serious?

Painless jaundice should always be evaluated promptly — it can be the first sign of a tumour that is still early and removable.

Concerned about pancreatic cancer or unexplained jaundice?
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Dr Harsh Shah — MS, MCh (GI, Robotic & Cancer Surgery). OPD at Gota, Ahmedabad; surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Gandhinagar. Special interest in cancers and complex conditions of the food pipe, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and intestines, with robotic and laparoscopic (doorbeen) surgery.

Representative, anonymised patient cases shared for awareness and education only. Individual results vary; this is not medical advice or a guarantee of any outcome. Please consult a qualified doctor about your own condition.

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