Chemotherapy Alone and Chemotherapy Plus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Unresectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

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  • Mona Salah, Sara Ahmed Ibrahim Fouda, Mostafa M. Toam, Eman S. Abdelraouf Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/tkckpe81

Keywords:

Chemotherapy, Advanced Pancreatic Cancer, Chemoradiotherapy

Abstract

Background: Locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) remains a formidable therapeutic challenge, with most patients presenting at an unresectable stage. The optimal management strategy for LAPC continues to be debated, particularly the role of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) following induction chemotherapy.

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Published

2024-03-20

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Vol. 53 No. 03 (2024): Year 2024, Volume 53, Issue 3

Section

Original

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Chemotherapy Alone and Chemotherapy Plus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Unresectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (Mona Salah, Sara Ahmed Ibrahim Fouda, Mostafa M. Toam, Eman S. Abdelraouf , Trans.). (2024). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 53(03), 5366-5377. https://doi.org/10.48047/tkckpe81