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What is the prognosis of pancreatic cancer?
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Prof Mehrdad Nikfarjam
General Surgeon
My training has been within the field of general surgery, with specialization in advanced liver, pancreas and biliary surgery. I received my board certification in … View Profile
The overall 5 year survival for pancreatic cancer (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma) is less than 5% after diagnosis. Surgery offers the only possible chance of cure, with a survival rate of 10-20% after removal. Survival rates after surgery have not signicantly improved in the last 20-30 years, indicating an urgent need for better therapies.
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