Cancer Discussions - December 1st, 2009 - 1 Comment
With Pancreatic Cancer using Gemzar as the chemo. What chemo drug is used with radiation?
I know that Gemzar will not be used, what is the drug of choice with chemo and radiation for pancreatic cancer
5FU (fluorouracil), either IV or oral (as Xeloda or capecitabine) can be used concurrently with radiation. Gemcitabine (Gemzar) has been used as well in various doses, though toxicities can be considerably more difficult to predict, as that drug is a more potent radiosensitizing agent. It is generally done on a clinical trial.
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