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Preoperative chemoradiation for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas: M.D. Anderson experience

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Evans, DB; Abbruzzese, JL; Lee, JE; Leach, SD; Charnsangavej, C; Cleary, KR; Buchholz, DJ; Rich, TA
Published in: Seminars in Surgical Oncology
January 1, 1995

Pancreatic cancer remains the fourth leading cause of cancer‐related deaths in adults in this country. Its etiology is unknown, and there is currently no effective method of early diagnosis. Although this article wil focus on the proper management of patients with potentially resectable disease, such patients represent the minority of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Therefore, at most medical centers, clinical and basic science research is proceeding in parallel: while attempting to optimize the length and quality of life of patients with localized pancreatic tunors, research is also focusing on developing improved strategies for early and effective systemic therapy. For patients with localized pancreatic cancer, data from our institution support the use of detailed preoperative imaging studied to allow accurate assessment of tumor resectability. Patients found to have locally advanced or metastatic disease do not undergo laparotomy; biliary decompression, when necessary, is performed utilizing endoscopic or laparoscopic techniques. Pancreaticoduodenectomy is performed on carefully selected patients as part of a protocol‐based clinical research program emphasizing the importance of multimodality management for patients with potentially resectable adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. ©1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. Copyright © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc., A Wiley Company

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Seminars in Surgical Oncology

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EISSN

1098-2388

ISSN

8756-0437

Publication Date

January 1, 1995

Volume

11

Issue

2

Start / End Page

132 / 140

Related Subject Headings

  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • 3211 Oncology and carcinogenesis
  • 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
 

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Evans, D. B., Abbruzzese, J. L., Lee, J. E., Leach, S. D., Charnsangavej, C., Cleary, K. R., … Rich, T. A. (1995). Preoperative chemoradiation for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas: M.D. Anderson experience. Seminars in Surgical Oncology, 11(2), 132–140. https://doi.org/10.1002/ssu.2980110210
Evans, D. B., J. L. Abbruzzese, J. E. Lee, S. D. Leach, C. Charnsangavej, K. R. Cleary, D. J. Buchholz, and T. A. Rich. “Preoperative chemoradiation for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas: M.D. Anderson experience.” Seminars in Surgical Oncology 11, no. 2 (January 1, 1995): 132–40. https://doi.org/10.1002/ssu.2980110210.
Evans DB, Abbruzzese JL, Lee JE, Leach SD, Charnsangavej C, Cleary KR, et al. Preoperative chemoradiation for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas: M.D. Anderson experience. Seminars in Surgical Oncology. 1995 Jan 1;11(2):132–40.
Evans, D. B., et al. “Preoperative chemoradiation for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas: M.D. Anderson experience.” Seminars in Surgical Oncology, vol. 11, no. 2, Jan. 1995, pp. 132–40. Scopus, doi:10.1002/ssu.2980110210.
Evans DB, Abbruzzese JL, Lee JE, Leach SD, Charnsangavej C, Cleary KR, Buchholz DJ, Rich TA. Preoperative chemoradiation for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas: M.D. Anderson experience. Seminars in Surgical Oncology. 1995 Jan 1;11(2):132–140.
Journal cover image

Published In

Seminars in Surgical Oncology

DOI

EISSN

1098-2388

ISSN

8756-0437

Publication Date

January 1, 1995

Volume

11

Issue

2

Start / End Page

132 / 140

Related Subject Headings

  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • 3211 Oncology and carcinogenesis
  • 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis