Chemotherapy
What are the latest developments in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer patients? Read about targeting treatments and other options under study.
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Leveraging Nanoparticle Technology for Paclitaxel Delivery in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. Allyson Ocean explains why nanoparticle delivery technology for getting paclitaxel to the tumor could be advantageous for patients.
ASCO GI Symposium Features a Broad Range of Pancreatic Cancer Research
Researchers at ASCO GI 2024 reported on research in health disparities, KRAS and other genetic mutations, and novel treatments.
Progress and Promise—Research in 2023
What advances were made in 2023 for pancreatic cancer treatments? Where is research headed in the coming year?
Potential Therapy Takes a Two-Prong Attack on Pancreatic Cancer
With a focus on targeting cell metabolism, Dr. Anup Kasi leads a clinical trial of a new agent in combination with gemcitabine.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Builds Upon Strengths
The September 2023 AACR Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer focused on the latest research in KRAS, chemotherapy, and cachexia, among other topics.
Higher Glucose Levels May Improve Chemotherapy Effectiveness
Can higher glucose levels make chemotherapy more effective? Dr. Jordan Winter and colleagues are studying the relationship.
Targeting Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers are testing a new drug targeting cell growth in solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer.
ASCO 2023: Pancreatic Cancer Research Update
The pancreatic cancer research reports from ASCO 2023 focused on different chemotherapy combinations, including immunotherapy.
Adapting Chemotherapy Regimens for a Better Pancreatic Cancer Outcome
Researchers are comparing chemotherapy regimens for effectiveness before surgery, and whether switching treatments makes a difference.
New Study Shows Benefit of Chemotherapy after Surgery
Should you have adjuvant chemotherapy–treatment after pancreatic cancer surgery? Dr. Marco Del Chiaro explains that the evidence says “yes.”
Chemo and SBRT for Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer
For inoperable pancreatic cancer, researchers are comparing mFOLFIRINOX and SBRT with gemcitabine-based treatment regimens.
Comparing Chemotherapy Before with Chemotherapy After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Researchers are comparing effectiveness of chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant) with chemotherapy after surgery (adjuvant).
A New Treatment for Progressive Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing a new drug for second-line therapy (after initial treatment stops working) in metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Research Updates from ASCO GI 2023
Read the latest clinical trial and research updates from the 2023 ASCO GI meeting, including a review of genetic testing uptake.
NAPOLI-3 Trial Meets Primary Endpoint in Metastatic Disease
Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab explains the early positive results from the NAPOLI-3 clinical trial, testing the NALIRIFOX combination.