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Is Chemotherapy An Effective Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer?
Question: Please find attached treatment related documents of patient
As per MRI the is tumor at pancreas, treating doctor tried to explore surgery however chest physician has not provided fitness, we have consulted oncologist who has suggested to start chemotherapy immediately .
Would like to have suggestion are there possibilities for operation .
Also pls opine on the line of treatment we should ideally follow whether surgery or chemotherapy is advisable considering her lung condition , age etc..
As per MRI the is tumor at pancreas, treating doctor tried to explore surgery however chest physician has not provided fitness, we have consulted oncologist who has suggested to start chemotherapy immediately .
Would like to have suggestion are there possibilities for operation .
Also pls opine on the line of treatment we should ideally follow whether surgery or chemotherapy is advisable considering her lung condition , age etc..
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Chemotherapy is a feasible option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the reports. I understand your concern.
In her case, the lungs are in a little bad shape due to the interstitial lung disease and hence she has not been provided fitness for the surgery. I n such a case, chemotherapy followed by chemoradiation will be a feasible option.
Since there will a problem with weaning her off after the surgery, the pulmonologist and surgeon are right in deferring the surgery.
We can start with chemotherapy.Usually we start with FOLFIRINOX protocol(if good general condition) or gemcitabine based therapy (if slightly poor condition).
Feel free to ask further.
Regards
Hello dear. Chemotherapy is a feasible option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the reports. I understand your concern.
In her case, the lungs are in a little bad shape due to the interstitial lung disease and hence she has not been provided fitness for the surgery. I n such a case, chemotherapy followed by chemoradiation will be a feasible option.
Since there will a problem with weaning her off after the surgery, the pulmonologist and surgeon are right in deferring the surgery.
We can start with chemotherapy.Usually we start with FOLFIRINOX protocol(if good general condition) or gemcitabine based therapy (if slightly poor condition).
Feel free to ask further.
Regards
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Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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