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FDA approves new first line treatment option for metastatic pancreatic

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Feb 15 4:27pm | Replies (16)
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@mnewland99

Ok, so if I understand correctly, this can be tried if you haven’t tried any treatment at all for stage 3 or 4 diagnosis? or if you’ve tried the gem combo with a cancer that’s still progressing? Gives on average a couple more months - great news! Thank you for posting!

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patti303 | @patti303 | Feb 14 9:42pm

I "think" those restrictions were just for the trial participants. They are saying this treatment is now "First Line". That would mean this would be the preferred or favored treatment for new cases of some pancreatic cancers, depending of course, on the doctors assessment in individual circumstances. I haven't read anything about recurrence with this new recommendation. Right now, it just seems to be the preferred initial treatment.

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