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I was encouraged to do the radiation since the chemo didn't work. Originally it was going to be the 5 1/2 week radiation since the SBRT required metal markers which would rule out the Nano-knife but the surgeon connected me with a radiation oncologist who has done SBRT without markers. So...I have my 5th and final treatment on Monday. Then it's a wait and see for 2 months.

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.

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.

Who is the NanoKnife doctor at Lee Health?

Hola me diagnosticaron cáncer de páncreas en mayo del 2023 en estadio IV con metástasis en la pared del estómago, cómo el tumor obstruyo el dueno ya no pude alimentarme y de 81 Kilos baje a 50 kilos, me operaron para poder unirme el estómago con el yuyeno y poder alimentarme, no pudieron quitar el tumor del páncreas porque estaban comprometidas la vena orta y otra. Posteriormente me dieron quimioterapia, ya llevo dos años en el proceso.

I'm an 87 year old male, in good health otherwise, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 7 months ago after about 2 months of stomach discomfort (turned out to be pancreas). Tumor in pancreas involves superior mesenteric artery and vein, hence no Whipple in the picture. Started Chemo with 40% Gemcitibane every 2 weeks, have advanced to 80% Gemcitibane and 80% Abraxane. Supporting the chemo ok, nothing unusual.
Have been working with a surgical oncologist with Lee Health in SW Florida who does nanoknife, is trained on and performing histotripsy on liver tumors, looking forward to using the latter on pancreatic tumors. Going forward, more chemo, looking to see whether higher levels of G and A will result in any shrinkage. Possibly going to nanoknife in the next months.

I'm an 87 year old male, in good health otherwise, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 7 months ago after about 2 months of stomach discomfort (turned out to be pancreas). Tumor in pancreas involves superior mesenteric artery and vein, hence no Whipple in the picture. Started Chemo with 40% Gemcitibane every 2 weeks, have advanced to 80% Gemcitibane and 80% Abraxane. Supporting the chemo ok, nothing unusual.
Have been working with a surgical oncologist with Lee Health in SW Florida who does nanoknife, is trained on and performing histotripsy on liver tumors, looking forward to using the latter on pancreatic tumors. Going forward, more chemo, looking to see whether higher levels of G and A will result in any shrinkage. Possibly going to nanoknife in the next months.