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Learn About Ampullary Cancer

What is the definition of Ampullary Cancer?
Ampullary cancer is a rare cancer of the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla of Vater is a small opening that is part of the digestive system located by the small intestine where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join. Ampullary cancer can also form near or spread to the liver and pancreas.
What are the symptoms of Ampullary Cancer?
Symptoms of ampullary cancer include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes); itchy skin; anemia; fever; loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain; gastrointestinal bleeding; rectal bleeding; back pain; pancreatitis; pale, greasy stools; diarrhea; and weight loss.
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What are the current treatments for Ampullary Cancer?
Treatments for ampullary cancer include minimally-invasive surgery (endoscopic resection); laser ablation; open surgery (Whipple procedure, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, in which the head of the pancreas, duodenum, gallbladder, part of the common bile duct, part of the stomach, and nearby lymph nodes are removed); stent placement to drain bile and pancreatic enzymes; chemotherapy; and combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Who are the top Ampullary Cancer Local Doctors?
Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
 11.9 mi
Accepting New Patients
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John Ammori is a Surgical Oncologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ammori and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Ammori is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey M. Hardacre
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
 11.9 mi
Accepting New Patients

Jeffrey Hardacre is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hardacre and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hardacre is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
 11.9 mi
Accepting New Patients

Jordan Winter is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Winter and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ampullary Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Winter is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Ampullary Cancer Clinical Trials?
The ADAPTA Study: ADjuvant chemotherAPy After Curative Intent resecTion of Ampullary Cancer. A Pan-European Prospective Multicenter Double Single Arm Cohort Study.

Summary: Ampullary adenocarcinoma (AAC) is a rare gastrointestinal cancer with varying survival rates, particularly the aggressive pancreatobiliary (PB) subtype. Adjuvant therapy benefits only PB and mixed subtype patients, while prospective studies are required for validation. A study proposes tailored adjuvant treatments (CAPOX for intestinal subtype, FOLFIRINOX for PB and mixed subtypes) based on histop...

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