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Localized unresectable pancreatic cancer.

A D Treurniet-Donker1, M J van Mierlo, W L van Putten

  • 1Dr Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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This study shows that combining radiation therapy and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy is a viable treatment for unresectable pancreatic cancer, offering significant survival benefits for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Oncology

Background:

  • Pancreatic cancer, particularly unresectable localized forms, presents a significant therapeutic challenge.
  • Effective treatment strategies for improving patient survival are urgently needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combined treatment protocol for unresectable localized pancreatic cancer.
  • To determine survival outcomes and treatment-related toxicity.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 40 patients with unresectable localized pancreatic cancer received split-course external radiation therapy (50 Gy) combined with intravenous 5-fluorouracil (375 mg/m2/day for 4 days per course).

Main Results:

  • The combined treatment demonstrated no mortality and moderate morbidity.

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  • Median survival was 9 months.
  • A notable 3-year survival rate of six patients and a 5-year survival rate of three patients were observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • The combined modality of radiation therapy and 5-fluorouracil is a promising treatment for unresectable localized pancreatic cancer.
    • These results support its consideration as a standard treatment and for comparison in future Phase III clinical trials.