Pancreatic cancer
- Surgery offers the main chance of cure when resectable
- Use perioperative/adjuvant multi-agent chemotherapy in fit patients
- FOLFIRINOX-class therapy is a major fit-patient option
- Gemcitabine-based regimens are alternatives
- Germline/tumor testing can identify rare targeted options
- Early nutrition, pain + palliative support are essential
Use at a glance
- Surgery offers the main chance of cure when resectable
Treatment options
- Use perioperative/adjuvant multi-agent chemotherapy in fit patients
- FOLFIRINOX-class therapy is a major fit-patient option
Practical pearls
- Gemcitabine-based regimens are alternatives
- Germline/tumor testing can identify rare targeted options
Other practical pearls
- Early nutrition, pain + palliative support are essential
Self-check
- What offers the main chance of cure in Pancreatic cancer?
Surgery.
- What treatment approach is used in Pancreatic cancer?
perioperative/adjuvant multi-agent chemotherapy in fit patients.
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