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Theresa Upton

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Theresa Upton

Hi, can you tell me how long folfirinox has been used to treat pancreatic cancer and are there any recent data in terms of survival rates using this particular type of chemotherapy.


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Theresa

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PCUK Nurse Rachel R

Hi there,


Folfirinox was first introduced to the UK around 2012, initially this was only given to very fit and younger patients (initially 50 yrs and under). This was well tolerated and had some impressive results in some patients and over the last years older patients have had access to this too.


Here are a couple of articles that you may be interested in reading looking at effectiveness of treating pancreatic cancer with Folfirinox versus other regimes.


http://bit.ly/2TOYelR


http://bit.ly/2TL8Wd0


Do feel free to give us a call if you would like to discuss further.


Best wishes,


Rachel


Rachel Richardson

Pancreatic Cancer Specialist Nurse

Support Team

Pancreatic Cancer UK

email: nurse@pancreaticcancer.org.uk

support line: 0808 801 0707

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