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Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of adult cancer mortality. The etiology of cancer of the pancreas remains a mystery despite the implication of various agents, such as coffee, alcohol, and cigarettes. The current management of patients with pancreatic cancer at our institution involves: (1) a selective approach to the use of laparotomy based on accurate radiographic imaging techniques, and the availability of reliable minimally invasive techniques for biliary decompression; (2) the use of multimodality therapy in all patients with localized, potentially resectable disease; and (3) a standardized approach to surgery and perioperative patient management. The goals of this approach are to maximize the length and quality of patient survival while minimizing treatment-related toxicity and limiting the social and economic impact of complicated, multimodality therapy. However, less than 5% of patients with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas will be alive 5 years after diagnosis. Therefore, clinical and basic science research is proceeding in parallel: while attempting to optimize the length and quality of life of patients with localized pancreatic tumors, research is also focusing on developing improved strategies for early diagnosis and effective systemic therapy.
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Evans, D.B. et al. (1997). Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. In: Pollock, R.E. (eds) Surgical Oncology. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 90. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6165-1_6
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