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Current Therapeutic Options for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Savita Bisht, Peter Brossart, Georg Feldmann

    Oncology Research and Treatment
    |October 5, 2018
    PubMed

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    Pancreatic cancer is a major health threat, often diagnosed late. This review covers current treatments and future clinical trials for systemic therapy.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality.
    • Late diagnosis limits survival rates for most patients.
    • Significant advancements in treatment are emerging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current standards of care for pancreatic cancer systemic therapy.
    • To provide an outlook on ongoing clinical trials.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of current therapeutic regimens.
    • Analysis of data from preclinical and early clinical evaluations.
    • Discussion of ongoing clinical trials in pancreatic cancer.

    Main Results:

    • Several new therapeutic regimens are now in clinical practice.
    • Numerous novel approaches are under investigation.
    • The review synthesizes current treatment standards.

    Conclusions:

    • Systemic therapy for pancreatic cancer is evolving rapidly.
    • Ongoing clinical trials offer hope for improved patient outcomes.
    • Understanding current and future treatments is crucial.
    Keywords:
    ChemotherapyPalliative treatmentPancreatic cancer

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