Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Staying Current with Approved and Emerging Evaluation and Treatment Regimens

Metastatic pancreatic cancer is a serious malignancy with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. It is also growing in incidence, and it is projected to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death before 2030. Treatment of pancreatic cancer relies primarily on chemotherapy, though targeted therapies are now available for the approximately 20% of patients who express actionable genetic alterations. Additionally, novel targeted therapies and immunotherapies are showing promise in early phase clinical trials, providing potential future treatment options for this deadly malignancy. Selection between currently available treatment options and ongoing clinical trials relies heavily on biomarkers, as well as performance status, comorbidities, and patient preference. Communicating with patients regarding the importance of biomarker testing, treatment selection, and clinical trials is key to ensuring the best outcomes for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

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  • Staying Current with Approved and Emerging Evaluation and Treatment Regimens
    Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Staying Current with Approved and Emerging Evaluation and Treatment Regimens
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    Released: July 29, 2022

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Michael Pishvaian, MD, PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Oncology
Director
Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics, and Clinical Research Programs
NCR Kimmel Cancer Center
Sibley Memorial Hospital
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Washington, DC

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Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO

Interim Executive Council Member, Clinical Affairs for the University of Arizona Cancer Center
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology, UA COM-T
Associate Director of Clinical Investigations, UACC
Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, Arizona

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This program is supported by educational grants from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

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