NCCN guidelines updates: pancreatic cancer

MA Tempero - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer …, 2019 - jnccn.org
MA Tempero
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2019jnccn.org
Outcomes for pancreatic cancer are becoming less discouraging with the refinement of
molecular profiling, both germline and somatic, and beneficial effects seen with adjuvant
chemotherapy. The NCCN Guidelines for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma reflect these
advances, and recommend that clinicians consider germline testing for all patients with
pancreatic cancer and consider a molecular analysis for those with metastatic disease. The
guidelines further recommend that clinicians consider adjuvant therapy with modified …
Outcomes for pancreatic cancer are becoming less discouraging with the refinement of molecular profiling, both germline and somatic, and beneficial effects seen with adjuvant chemotherapy. The NCCN Guidelines for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma reflect these advances, and recommend that clinicians consider germline testing for all patients with pancreatic cancer and consider a molecular analysis for those with metastatic disease. The guidelines further recommend that clinicians consider adjuvant therapy with modified FOLFIRINOX (leucovorin/5-FU/irinotecan/oxaliplatin) for patients who are able to tolerate it.
jnccn.org