Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy or best supportive care in patients with localized pancreatic cancer not receiving chemotherapy and surgery (PANCOSAR): a nationwide multicenter randomized controlled trial according to a TwiCs design

Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy or best supportive care in patients with localized pancreatic cancer not receiving chemotherapy and surgery (PANCOSAR): a nationwide multicenter randomized controlled trial according to a TwiCs design

Abstract Background Significant comorbidities, advanced age, and a poor performance status prevent surgery and systemic treatment for many patients with localized (non-metastatic) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). These patients are currently treated with ‘best supportive care’. Therefore, it...

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Main Authors: D. Doppenberg, M. G. Besselink, C. H. J. van Eijck, M. P. W. Intven, B. Groot Koerkamp, G. Kazemier, H. W. M. van Laarhoven, M. Meijerink, I. Q. Molenaar, J. J. M. E. Nuyttens, R. van Os, H. C. van Santvoort, G. van Tienhoven, H. M. Verkooijen, E. Versteijne, J. W. Wilmink, F. J. Lagerwaard, A. M. E. Bruynzeel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Pancreatic cancer
Radiotherapy
SABR
SBRT
MRgRT
Quality-of-life
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-022-10419-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-022-10419-4

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