Advances in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

Indian J Surg Oncol. 2015 Mar;6(1):47-56. doi: 10.1007/s13193-014-0371-y. Epub 2015 Jan 13.

Abstract

Pancreatic cancer remains challenging to treat. Over the past decade, there have been some major improvements in systemic therapy. Gemcitabine remains the key drug for both early and advanced cancer but combination chemotherapy is emerging as a new paradigm for patients with good performance status. This review focuses on current chemotherapy status for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Keywords: FOLFIRINOX; Gemcitabine; Nab-Paclitaxel; Pancreatic cancer.

Publication types

  • Review