Because of the rapid progression of this aggressive disease, the prognosis is very poor.
Early-stage aggressive disease is treated with chemotherapy and often radiation, with a 70-90% cure rate.
Late-stage aggressive disease is treated with chemotherapy, with cure rates of over 70%.
One subtype is B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, a more aggressive disease.
All three pathologic types are equally distributed and represent aggressive disease.
The idea that such an aggressive and life-threatening disease arises randomly runs contrary to our firm belief in cause and effect.
Locals complained that they were getting sick, developing aggressive diseases, and that their water was polluted.
By definition, CUP is usually an especially aggressive disease, with typical survival measured in months.
However, more aggressive treatment is usually recommended for younger men or those with more aggressive disease.
Living with pancreatic cancer isn't easy; a support system is critical to help cope with the emotional and practical aspects of this aggressive disease.