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Pancreatic Cancer spread to the liver: What's next?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Feb 1 2:32pm | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I was Stage 1b after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. I was on Folferinox for six months, after which a scan showed spread to liver. I was switched meds at that time to gemcitabine and Abraxane for another six months, which was not successful in containing progression in the liver. That is my experience, and everyone reacts differently. I hope this is helpful. Best wishes.
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Hello ken240,
I'm in a similar situation. Distal/splenectomy followed by 5FU for 6 months; spread to my liver and abdominal peritoneal area. I recently started gem-abraxane-cis, but based on how aggressive my type is, I don't expect full containment. My hope is when it proves unsuccessful that I'm strong enough to enter a clinical trial. I switched my care this year from Hoag to UCLA (though UCLA asked me to get my chemo sessions at their facility in Orange County).
There are some new clinical trials starting. Has your dr. suggested you try a clinical trial?
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Did the doctor tried other therapies like radiation with both chemo drug failure to contain? I am asking my doctor to see that is an option.