Journal of International Oncology ›› 2013, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 850-853.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2013.11.015

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WANG  Meng, YANG  Ji-Yuan   

  1. Department of Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434100, China
  • Online:2013-11-08 Published:2013-10-15
  • Contact: YANG Ji-yuan, E-mail: yangjiyuanchina@163.com E-mail:yangjiyuanchina@163.com

Abstract: Treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancerWANG Meng, YANG Jiyuan. Corresponding author:【Abstract】Combined therapy consisting of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative surgery is the primary management for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, with the purpose of prolonging survival and improving life quality. Gemcitabine is the standard chemotherapy at present. Gemcitabinebased combinations show a definite effect, and the combination with targeted drugs also has a certain degree of efficacy. The development of new chemotherapy drugs and targeted drugs provides more ways for the teatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

Key words: Pancreatic neoplasms, Drug therapy, Radiotherapy