Fear pancreatic cancer oncologist may discontinue care

Posted by moi24 @moi24, Mar 7 11:41am

My relative has had radiation and multiple standard chemo treatments. We are interested in exploring clinical trials. There are dozens offered currently at the facility where my relative is getting care. We are afraid if we ask again about this possibility, the oncologist will drop my relative as a patient using any of the following grounds: transfer of care; no effective treatment options; or non-compliance. The oncologist gives very limited analysis/interpretation of results and is vague about future treatment plans. However, the hospital is one where my relative needs to get care because of its resources, proximity to home, and insurance. Could others shed light on what circumstances allow an oncologist to drop a patient and if it is likely another oncologist at the same hospital could accept my relative as a patient? Thank you

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Essentially no side effects and not on chemo, just the 2 drugs

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@plum1

I am on a RAS inhibitor trial - revolution medicine 6236+9805. Sorry I wasn’t clear PI is principal investigator ie the person running the trial.

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@plum1 is this trial for the KRAS G12D mutation? If so, can you tell me more about it please? Thank you in advance. ~ Karie

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@kljaia01

@plum1 is this trial for the KRAS G12D mutation? If so, can you tell me more about it please? Thank you in advance. ~ Karie

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Yes it’s for the G12D mutation. There are several trials using these inhibitors. I am on one with RMC 9805 plus 6236. 9805 is specific for zG12D, while 6236 is a pan RAS inhibitor (broader activity)

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@kbower1611

Thank you for the information. That is great that you are cancer free. I have seen some other people say they are that regiment. Any side affects with it. And are you only on it? Good Luck to you I wish you the best.

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Very minimal side effects - mouth sores. Not on anything else for cancer.

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@plum1

Very minimal side effects - mouth sores. Not on anything else for cancer.

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Wonderful news about your trial. Please share the dosage you are on, e.g. 200, 300mg? and many times per day?

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@moi24, you got some great advice and helpful tips from members about how to approach the topic of clinical trials. Was your relative able to discuss with their oncologist?

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