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Diagnosed with stage 4 pan can. treated w/gemcitabine/abraxane combo. pretreatment ca19-9 was 486. now ca19-9 is in normal range. what does this mean?
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Temporary control: Stage 4 pancreas cancer only be managed with chemo, that is Folfieri (FOLFOX+ Irinotecan). Following this Gemzar (gemcitabine) + Abraxane gives best control as noted by normal Ca19.9 used for monitoring Follow up with serum markers and PET/CAT essential since increase in Ca19.9 suggests need for experimental trial with immunotherapy.
Answered 10/24/2014
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