reviewNew England Journal of MedicineSep 11, 2014Closed access

Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Abstract

Cancer of the pancreas is predominantly adenocarcinoma and involves activating KRAS mutations in the large majority of cases. Surgical resection can be effective in localized disease; combination chemotherapy offers some palliation in advanced disease.

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Authors

3

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • KRAS
  • Pancreas
  • Disease
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Oncology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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