Journal article
The Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Practice Guideline
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the fourth most common cause of adult cancer death. About 50% of patients present with metastatic disease, 20% with resectable disease and the remaining 30% of patients are diagnosed with incurable, locally advanced unresectable but nonmetastatic pancreatic cancer.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the current evidence regarding treatment of incurable, locally advanced, unresectable but nonmetastatic pancreatic …
Authors
Earle CC; Agboola O; Maroun J; Zuraw L; Group CCOPGIGCDS
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 161–167
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2003
DOI
10.1155/2003/410276
ISSN
2291-2789