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I was diagnosed in December 2024. Tumor acinar cell 4.2x4.8 cm. Involving SMV and SMA so no surgery for me either. Did 6 months of gemcitabine and abraxane with no tumor change. Am currently doing SBRT radiation with last treatment this Monday. If the tumor shrinks at least 25 percent I will be eligible to or nano-knife procedure. Tumor has to be under 3.5 cm. for nano-knife .I won't know for at least 2 months after CT scan. That gives the white blood cells time to clean up the dead tissue and get an accurate picture. Would love to know if you end up with the nano-knife and how it goes for you.
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Will keep you posted. Next scan is in November, might have a plan at that time.
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The size of my tumor is similar to yours. My doctor didn't mention any issue with size being a factor relative to nanoknife. My next scan is in early November, and we too are looking for shrinkage. But if none, my understanding is that nanoknife is an option in the near future. Radiation seems to be discouraged if nanoknife is being considered. I'll post an update when new information is available.