Integration of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy into the Multidisciplinary Management of Pancreatic Cancer

Although most patients with pancreatic cancer die of metastatic disease, an autopsy study showed that up to one-third of patients die of predominantly local disease. This patient population stands to benefit the most from radiation, surgery, or both. Unfortunately, however, single-agent chemotherapy has had minimal benefit in pancreatic cancer, and most patients progress distantly before receiving radiation therapy (RT). With the addition of multiagent chemotherapy, patients are living longer, and RT has emerged as an important modality in preventing local progression.
Source: Seminars in Radiation Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research