Guidelines for holistic integrative management of pancreatic cancer

Background Pancreatic cancer ranks 10 th in the incidence rate of malignant tumors in male, and 12 th in female. Pancreatic cancer is the sixth leading cause of tumor-related deaths in China. It is a devastating malignancy with poor prognosis. Methods Driven by the concept of "integrated medicine", the China Anti-Cancer Association Committee of Pancreatic Cancer organized relevant experts to complete this guideline. Results This guideline aims to guide the integrated treatment and rehabilitation management of pancreatic cancer in an all-round way based on "Preventing, Screening, Diagnosing, Treating, and Rehabilitating". Conclusions We hope that this guideline will provide effective references for clinicians, so as to achieve the best treatment effects for pancreatic cancer patients in China.