Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Pancreatic cancer is a serious diagnosis, partly because it is often found only after it has caused jaundice, upper abdominal or back pain or weight loss. Treatment depends on whether the cancer can be removed by surgery, and it combines surgery, chemotherapy and careful control of symptoms. This guide explains how pancreatic cancer is usually treated in Mumbai, the side effects and digestive problems people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic care at Welling Homeopathy can support you alongside your oncology team.

Written by Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, who has over 25 years of experience treating patients. Last updated 21 October 2026. This article is for general information and does not replace a medical assessment.

This page explains what treatment usually involves, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic cancer care at Welling Homeopathy can sit alongside – never in place of – the plan made by your oncology team.

How pancreatic cancer is usually treated

Treatment is planned by a team that includes a surgeon, a medical oncologist, a gastroenterologist and a palliative care specialist, and depends on the stage and on your general health. The main components are:

• Surgery – when the tumour can be removed, a Whipple operation or a distal pancreatectomy is done. Only some people are suitable for surgery, and recovery takes time.
• Chemotherapy – regimens such as FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine with nab-paclitaxel are given before or after surgery, or as the main treatment for advanced disease.
• Radiation therapy – sometimes used, including stereotactic radiation, in carefully chosen people.
• Targeted and immune therapy – options for a small number of people whose tumour testing shows, for example, BRCA changes or high MSI.
• Relief of symptoms – a stent to relieve jaundice, pancreatic enzyme capsules for digestion, pain control (including nerve blocks) and early palliative care, which supports people at every stage and not only at the end.

Common side effects of treatment

Side effects differ from person to person and depend on the drugs, doses and your general health. Your oncology team can often prevent or reduce many of them with medicines and supportive measures, so always report symptoms early.

Chemotherapy

• Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea, mouth sores and tiredness
• Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet
• Low blood counts, with a higher risk of infection and bruising
• Hair thinning, taste changes and weight loss
• A higher risk of blood clots in the legs or lungs

Radiation therapy

• Nausea, tiredness and a sore stomach
• Reduced appetite and indigestion
• Skin redness in the treated area

Digestion, nutrition and other symptoms

• Weight loss, early fullness and greasy, pale, floating stools when the pancreas cannot make enough enzymes, which enzyme capsules taken with meals can improve
• Yellow eyes and skin and itching when the bile duct is blocked
• Upper abdominal and back pain, which can be controlled with the right medicines
• New or changing diabetes, which needs blood sugar monitoring
• Low mood and anxiety, which are common and can be treated

How complementary homeopathic care fits in

Complementary care means supportive treatment given together with your oncology treatment. At Welling Homeopathy the aim is to help you feel as well as possible during and after treatment: easing symptoms and side effects where we can, supporting appetite, energy and sleep, and helping you keep up your quality of life so that you can carry on with the treatment your doctors have planned.

What does the research say? Research on homeopathy for the side effects of cancer treatment is limited. A few small studies of particular remedies (for example for radiation skin reactions or mouth sores) have been reported, but good-quality evidence is lacking, and homeopathy has not been shown to treat or cure cancer. For this reason we use homeopathic care only as a complement, and never as a replacement for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted, hormonal or immune therapy, or for the advice of your oncologist.

ImmunoKnife™ Homeopathy Treatment Process

ImmunoKnife™ is the speciality homeopathic treatment process for cancers developed by Dr. Sourabh Welling at Welling Research Labs in Mumbai and practised at the Welling cancer clinics. Our approach looks at the whole person – the disease, the treatment you are having, your symptoms and your constitution – and is aimed at easing nausea, poor appetite, weakness and digestive discomfort, and at supporting comfort and quality of life during treatment. It is offered as supportive care around your oncology treatment, and your oncologist should always be told about it.

Over 25 years of experience treating patients

Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, has been treating patients for more than 25 years, including people living with cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. In a first consultation he and his team take a detailed history – your diagnosis and treatment plan, your symptoms, your past health and your personality – so that supportive care is planned around you and not around a standard list.

Practical ways to feel better during treatment

• Small, frequent meals – eat little and often through the day, with protein and energy at each meal; a dietitian can add nutritional drinks if needed.
• Take enzyme capsules properly – with the first bite of every meal and snack, as your doctor advises.
• Fluids – sip water, coconut water or soups through the day to ease nausea and avoid dehydration.
• Check blood sugar – if you have diabetes or your doctor has advised monitoring.
• Ask for palliative care early – it helps with pain, appetite and anxiety alongside active treatment.
• Keep gently active – short walks help appetite, digestion and mood.
• Support for the family – caregivers need rest and support too; counsellors and support groups can help.

When to call your oncologist or go to hospital urgently

Do not wait for a homeopathic appointment if you have any of the following – contact your oncology team or go to the nearest hospital:

• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or above, especially with yellow eyes, shivering or abdominal pain
• Worsening jaundice, dark urine and pale stools
• Uncontrolled vomiting or being unable to drink fluids for 24 hours
• Severe abdominal or back pain that is not controlled
• A painful swollen leg, chest pain or breathlessness
• Vomiting blood or passing black stools, or very high blood sugar with drowsiness

Consultation in Mumbai

Treatment for pancreatic cancer is demanding for patients and families, and many in Mumbai travel far to hospital. We offer unhurried consultations, plan supportive visits around your treatment, and provide online consultations so that families can get guidance without extra journeys. You can meet us at our Mumbai clinics (see the Contact page for current addresses and hours), or consult online from wherever you are being treated. Please bring your reports, your treatment plan and a list of everything you are taking.

Frequently asked questions

Can homeopathy cure pancreatic cancer?

No. Homeopathy has not been shown to cure or treat pancreatic cancer, and we do not claim that it does. We use it only as supportive, complementary care alongside surgery, chemotherapy and symptom care planned by your oncology team.

What are the early symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, pale stools, upper abdominal or back pain, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite and new-onset diabetes. These have many other causes, but they should be checked promptly.

Why is pancreatic cancer often found late?

The pancreas lies deep in the abdomen and early cancers cause few or vague symptoms, so many people are diagnosed only once the cancer has grown or spread. This is why prompt assessment of jaundice or persistent upper abdominal and back pain matters.

Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines during chemotherapy?

Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with chemotherapy, but you should tell your oncologist about everything you are taking, and never stop or delay prescribed treatment.

Can complementary care help with appetite, nausea and weakness?

Our aim is to ease these symptoms and support comfort, appetite and energy so that treatment is easier to tolerate. Results vary and good-quality research is limited, which is why we describe it as supportive care only.

How do I book a consultation in Mumbai?

Call +91 8080 850 950 to book a 1:1 consultation at one of our Mumbai clinics or online. Please bring your scans, biopsy and blood reports and your treatment plan.

Learn more

• All cancer treatment guides for Mumbai
• Homeopathy Specialist for Cancer – our cancer treatment programme
• Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
• Can Pancreatic Cancer Be Cured?
• Liver Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Homeopathy is offered as complementary, supportive care only; it is not claimed to treat or cure cancer. Please follow your oncologist’s advice and do not stop or change any prescribed treatment without consulting them.

More on cancer care in Mumbai

• Cancer Treatment Guides for Mumbai
• Homeopathy Specialist for Cancer
• Breast Cancer Treatment in Mumbai
• Lung Cancer Treatment in Mumbai
• Prostate Cancer Treatment in Mumbai
• Ovarian Cancer Treatment in Mumbai
• Colorectal Cancer Treatment in Mumbai
• Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Mumbai
• Blood Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Supportive homeopathic care for pancreatic cancer at Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai

Homeopathic care at Welling Homeopathy is offered as supportive, complementary care alongside your oncology treatment, never in place of it. You can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists at our Mumbai clinics, or online from anywhere. Please bring your reports and treatment plan. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.

Pancreatic cancer: more questions answered

1. What are the risk factors for pancreatic cancer?

Smoking, chronic pancreatitis, obesity, long-standing diabetes, a family history and some inherited gene changes.

2. How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?

With a CT or MRI scan, endoscopic ultrasound with biopsy and a CA 19-9 blood test.

3. What treatments are used?

Surgery (such as the Whipple operation) when the tumour can be removed, chemotherapy, radiation and measures to relieve jaundice and pain.

4. What should I eat during treatment for pancreatic cancer?

Small, frequent meals with enough protein, plenty of fluids and fruit and vegetables, adjusted to side effects such as nausea or mouth sores; a dietitian can personalise the plan.

5. When is fever during treatment an emergency?

Fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or above during chemotherapy needs urgent hospital care, as does uncontrolled vomiting, severe pain, bleeding or breathlessness.

6. How often is follow-up needed after treatment for pancreatic cancer?

Usually every three to six months for the first two years, then less often; your oncologist will give you a schedule.