Surgery With Extra Tissue Removal for Pancreatic Head Cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether removing extra tissue around the pancreas during a standard surgery improves outlook for people with pancreatic head cancer. You may qualify if you have this type of cancer and are planning surgery without prior chemotherapy or radiation.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older.
- You have a type of pancreatic cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, located in the head of the pancreas (confirmed by a biopsy).
- You are scheduled for a surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy) that removes the tumor along with some nearby tissue.
- Your cancer is considered resectable, meaning it has not spread to distant organs and major blood vessels are not heavily involved.
- You have not received chemotherapy or radiation therapy for this cancer before surgery (so the new surgery's effects can be measured).
- You are in generally good health (able to carry out daily activities) and your major organs (like liver and kidneys) are working well.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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