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Pancreatic Cancer: A Review
Cinthya S Yabar1, Jordan M Winter1
1Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1015 Walnut Street, Curtis Building, Suite 620, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|August 23, 2016
Summary
Pancreatic cancer remains a leading cause of cancer deaths, with limited treatment advances. This review covers current evaluation and treatments, focusing on molecular progress for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the U.S.
- Treatment options for pancreatic cancer have seen minimal improvement over the last decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for pancreatic cancer.
- To highlight recent molecular advancements with potential clinical impact.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of diagnostic methods.
- Summary of established and emerging treatment modalities.
- Analysis of molecular targets and pathways in pancreatic cancer.
Main Results:
- Current treatment landscape for pancreatic cancer.
- Overview of diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Discussion of molecular targets and their therapeutic implications.
Conclusions:
- Despite challenges, ongoing research into molecular mechanisms offers hope for improved pancreatic cancer therapies.
- Further investigation into molecular advances is crucial for enhancing patient survival rates and treatment efficacy.
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