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A member asked:
My father 62 was this week diagnostiqued with pancreatic cancer with stomach and liver metastazis, next weeek will recive chemo with gemzar (gemcitabine)?
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Unfortunately this: Condition has a poor prognosis, even with optimal treatment. Ask his doctor for specific recommendations.
Answered 5/4/2014
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Standard: Gemzar (gemcitabine) is very standard chemo therapy for pancreatic cancer. I am sorry this has happened in your family.
Answered 6/25/2014
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