Hospitalization may be required. Only intervention is to correct electrolyte balance. Due to impaired insulin secretion by the pancreas. Removal of part of the pancreas with the cancer may cure the diabetes. May also occur after surgical removal of entire pancreas or a portion of it.
Many patients have diarrhea after surgery.
This is caused by a lack of pancreatic enzymes which effects digestion. Adjuvant chemotherapy may aggravate pre-existing diarrhea. Medication to replace pancreatic enzymes taken with meals and possibly dietary changes. Depression Common Related both to the emotional reaction to the diagnosis and to direct effects of the cancer. Malnutrition and anemia also contribute.