Glossary

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis means learning a whole new language for tests, treatments, symptoms, even body parts. Our glossary provides short definitions for any pancreatic cancer-related term.

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There are currently 2 Terms in this directory beginning with the letter X.

X-ray

High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light, used in low doses to make images that help to diagnose diseases and in high doses to treat cancer.

Xeloda (capecitabine)

One of the approved chemotherapy drugs for pancreatic cancer, it gets metabolized into 5-FU; in either form the drug disrupts the cell replication cycle.