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Editorial
. 2025 Feb 28;13(1):9.
doi: 10.21037/atm-24-182. Epub 2025 Feb 25.

GEMPAX, do we have another second-line option after mFOLFIRINOX in pancreatic cancer?

Kathleen Boyle  1 , Kimberly J Perez  1   2
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Editorial

GEMPAX, do we have another second-line option after mFOLFIRINOX in pancreatic cancer?

Kathleen Boyle et al. Ann Transl Med. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC); gemcitabine (GEM); paclitaxel.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://atm.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/atm-24-182/coif). K.J.P. reports one-time advisory board honoraria with Ipsen, Exelixis, and Novartis. The other author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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