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Review
. 2021 Oct;30(4):657-671.
doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2021.06.010.

Current Controversies in Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Erin P Ward  1 , Herbert J Zeh Iii  2 , Susan Tsai  3
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Review

Current Controversies in Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Erin P Ward et al. Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Over the last two decades, there have been significant changes in the management of patients with localized pancreatic cancer. The rationale for an evolution toward a neoadjuvant approach and summary of relevant clinical trials is reviewed. Controversies in identifying optimal neoadjuvant therapeutic approaches are discussed.

Keywords: CA19-9; Micro-metastatic disease; Neoadjuvant therapy; Pancreatic cancer.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.