Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Pancreatic cancer begins when pancreatic abnormal cells multiply. Pancreas plays the role of digesting and regulating blood sugar by use of insulin. When the tumor increases in size, it may obstruct the functions resulting in pain, inexplicable weight loss or yellowing of the skin and yellow-colored eyes (jaundice). This increases treatment outcomes and survival rates with early diagnosis.
Tip: Since the climate in Houston is such, exercise, proper eating habits, and non-smoking can reduce risk factors.
In case any of the following signs can be noticed, address a specialist immediately.
Dr. Chadha is looking at your family and personal history, symptoms, causes of risk (such as smoking or pancreatitis), and a complete abdominal examination.
To screen dysfunction or malignancy, laboratory studies are done to test pancreatic enzymes (amylase/lipase), liver function, bilirubin and tumor markers (CA 19-9).
The endoscope is made of thin and high-resolution ultrasound probes that have been inserted into the stomach/duodenum, to capture specific images and some tissues as well. Biopsy samples are used to establish the presence of cancer and also stage of cancer.
After confirming the diagnosis and stage, Dr. Chadha makes an individualized treatment plan of some surgical consultation to chemotherapy, targeted therapy or minimal surgical intervention.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
The most frequent risks are smoking, family history, and pancreatic chronic inflammation.
Good nutrition aids in the treatment and makes your body remain strong but it does not cure the cancer.
The imaging (CT, MRI) and biopsy outcomes are relied on in staging. Stage 4 implies that the cancer is outside of the pancreas.
Survival varies by stage. The prognosis is better in its earlier stages. Dr. Chadha will cover your prognosis individually.
Surgery is determined by tumor size, location as well as general health. Certain patients can be treated better in other ways.
An endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a procedure that involves a thin and flexible tube equipped with a camera and ultrasound probe that is used to investigate the pancreas and collect samples.
Acceptability is a drug and patient dependent factor. Dr. Chadha personalises the regimen and changes doses to control side effects.
Yes. Dr. Chadha will be able to recommend you local clinical trials of new treatment options.
The active treatment normally has a virtual visit after every 4-6 weeks. These follow-ups reduce after the therapy is over.
Yes. Dr. Chadha lends pain-killer drugs, and the lifestyle suggestions to allow you to be as comfortable as possible.
