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GemCap chemo ...anyone had success with this for Pancreatic cancer?
I was diagnosed in Aug, 2025 with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Oct 17 I had a distal pancreatectomy with app 70% of pancreas removed. My CT Scan on 12/16 was good, no metastasis, no changes in area of pancreas or lymph nodes tho my CA19-9 has increased to 232.
My doctor is suggesting I start the Gemcitabine-Capecitabine chemo. Has anyone had success with this chemo, especially for pancreatic cancer?
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What is the reasoning for GemCap over GemAbrax? I received Capecitabine alone while doing radiation, with success. But chemo was GemAbrax for 6 rounds. I would ask why oncology is suggesting GemCap vs GemAbrax. From the brief research I have done, seems Abrax combo is slightly superior to Cap combo, but again, ask oncologist for your particular case.
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1 ReactionDo you know what your mutations are be they germline (inherited) or somatic ( present in an organ). You should have received biopsy results after your surgery. Mutation types drive thr chemo regimen.
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3 ReactionsI had success with a combination, called the triplet Jim side being a bra scene and cisplatin with vitamin D six cycles 18 weeks and 33 days of radiation