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Pancreatic Cancer Injury Settlements

Our lawyers represent Camp Lejeune veterans, military families, and survivors who have developed pancreatic cancer. We can help you file a claim and get you compensation.

There is a federal multidistrict litigation and state-wide consolidated lawsuits for the Januvia lawsuits and Victoza lawsuits, but there aren't any settlement talks in the midst. We anticipate that to change soon.

Signs and symptoms

The pancreas, or pancreas, is a long flat gland that releases hormones that aid in the digestion of sugars in the food you consume. It also produces digestive juices that help your body break down and absorb food.

The most frequently reported symptoms of pancreatic cancer are discomfort in your abdomen or Pancreatic cancer railroad settlement back, weight loss, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Pancreatic cancer is difficult to recognize early therefore symptoms can appear to be insignificant. Doctors can diagnose pancreatic carcinoma with a physical exam, blood tests and imaging tests as well as a biopsy.

The majority of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have a type known as exocrine pancreatic cancer that begins in the ducts that produce bile and Pancreatic cancer railroad settlement juices. Some individuals, however, suffer from pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that originate in the cells responsible for generating hormones. These tumors can cause your body to produce too many hormones, which can lead to weight loss and fatigue, as well as pain in the back or abdomen.

Surgeons can remove the tumor surgically if it is resectable. This means it only affects the pancreas, and not other organs or Pancreatic cancer railroad settlement nearby blood vessels. They might use an exploratory operation through an incision in your abdomen or a less invasive approach, such as inserting a flexible telescope with a camera that is attached to the stomach (laparoscopy).

If surgery isn't feasible, doctors treat pancreatic cancer with radiation and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancerous cells or stop them from forming. Radiation therapy utilizes high-energy x-rays or other forms of radiation to kill cancerous pancreas cells and the surrounding tissues.

Diagnosis

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to recognize. The symptoms are often vague and appear to be a symptom of other illnesses. The pancreas' tumors can be hidden behind other organs and aren't visible in a physical exam. Doctors use a combination of symptoms as well as risk factors and tests to diagnose. These include a physical examination and blood tests, as well as imaging studies, and a biopsy.

When performing a biopsy procedure, doctors remove tissue from the area of the tumor and then examine it closely under a microscope. This enables them to determine if the tissue is malignant, benign or the extent of its been able to spread beyond the initial tumor site to lymph nodes and other places in the body.

A CT scan is used by doctors to identify the tumor and to determine how it affects the surrounding structures. A CT scan is a cross-sectional x-ray that produces detailed images. It can show if a tumor is blocking the flow of digestive fluids, causing pain or causing jaundice.

A doctor can inject a colorant into the pancreas' arteries. This could help doctors determine whether the tumor has pierced the walls of the blood vessels. This would impact the options for surgery.

Genetic tests can reveal whether a predisposition genetic to pancreatic cancer exists. This information will help doctors to develop a treatment strategy that is most effective for each patient.

Treatment

Pancreatic cancer is a difficult to treat disease, but there are some alternatives available. A pancreatic tumor resectable (which can be completely removed) could be treated through surgery, followed by chemotherapy (called adjuvant treatment). If the cancer has spread locally, radiation or chemoradiation may be used.

Radiation uses high-energy radiation to stop cancerous cells from developing or spreading. It can be delivered through an equipment that is outside of the body, or through your mouth and stomach. Your doctor may also recommend stereotactic radiation therapy. This is an effective treatment that is more precise than 3D conformal radiotherapy, and can deliver more radiation doses to your tumor. Pancreatic cancer is treated using proton beams. These smaller particles cause less damage to surrounding tissue.

Chemotherapy is the process of using medications to kill or stop cancer cells from multiplying. They are usually administered via injection or by mouth. They can be used by themselves or in combination with other treatments.

The latest research has revealed new treatments that target cancer cells and help your immune system identify and eliminate them. These treatments include targeted therapy, immunotherapy and other therapies. They are usually prescribed when other treatments, like radiation and surgery aren't effective or no longer effective. They can also be used to ease symptoms and ease pain when other procedures can't cure the cancer.

Compensation

Pancreatic cancer can be an extremely fatal disease. A successful lawsuit could result in compensation for the losses and expenses a person is incurred because of their diagnosis, treatment and other effects of the disease. These costs are referred to as damages.

The victim could be entitled to additional damages if the doctor's mistake in diagnosis caused the cancer to grow more advanced at the moment of the final diagnosis. The same is true if the cancer was not detected at all or was mistakenly attributed to something else.

Victims can file a claim with the VA to be eligible for health care and disability benefits or bring an action against the government. A lawsuit is generally the preferred option for those suffering from Camp Lejeune exposure, as it allows for greater control over the amount they receive.

Saiontz and Kirk's Januvia attorneys are currently evaluating potential lawsuits on behalf of veterans and their families who were exposed to toxic waters at Camp Lejeune and later diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma or other ailments due to the well-known type-2 diabetic drugs Januvia and Janumet. Our law firm is also studying cases of wrongful deaths on behalf of family members who passed away after taking these incretin mimetic medications. These cases could result in large compensation awards. We work to make the process as stress-free for our clients as is possible.