Opinion|Videos|April 7, 2025
Treatment Algorithm for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Panelists discuss how the treatment algorithm for metastatic pancreatic cancer involves a multidisciplinary approach, starting with chemotherapy regimens such as FOLFIRINOX (leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil, irinotecan hydrochloride, and oxaliplatin) or gemcitabine-based therapies and followed by considerations for targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and clinical trial participation, with the goal of managing symptoms, prolonging survival, and improving quality of life.
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