Nutritional drink to help stay strong during chemotherapy
This study tests whether a special nutritional drink can help people with pancreatic cancer stay stronger and cope better with chemotherapy. It is for those starting their first chemotherapy treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have pancreatic cancer (specifically pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma) and are about to start your first chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (or NALIRIFOX if that becomes standard).
- You are physically active enough to do daily activities (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body (no metastatic disease).
- You have not had any prior treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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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