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How is paliative chemo and radiation in pancreatic cancer?

Author: H K



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Chemotherapy 5-FU Gemcitabine : FDA proven for standard Tx imp symp. , imp. pain control , imp. Performance Imp. SURVIVAL only 1-2 mo. Combination , Still in clinical research Gemcitabine + topoisomerase I inhibitors / platinums / taxanes. Targeted Tx : Antiangiogenic epidermal growth factor receptor agents.


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