The film gives the main points. The full list below is copied from the registry; the study team makes the final decision.
- Age18 Years to no maximum
- SexAll
- Healthy volunteersNo
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Diagnosis of BR-PDAC. The resectability should be officially determined with surgical oncologists at the Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) GI multidisciplinary Tumor Board based on NCCN Guidelines Version 2.2024 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.
- Patients must be able and willing to provide informed consent.
- Contrast-enhanced CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis performed within 45 days before registration.
- ECOG Performance Status: 0-1.
- Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test done ≤ 14 days prior to study enrollment, and must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception throughout the course of protocol therapy.
You cannot join if
- Any prior receipt of chemotherapy or radiation therapy for PDAC.
- Known DPYD poor metabolizer genotype.
- Known BRCA1/2 or PALB2 mutations. If they are found to have BRCA1/2 or PALB2 mutation after inclusion to the trial, the participant will be taken off of protocol therapy (since platinum-containing therapy is preferred for these patients).
- Any confirmed second malignancy that is likely to require systemic therapy during the study period, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator.
- Any of the following baseline laboratory abnormalities:
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 2,500/mm3
- Platelet count < 100,000/mm3
- Hemoglobin < 7 g/dL
- Creatinine > 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Total bilirubin > 1.5 x ULN
- AST/ALT > 5 x ULN
- Any peripheral sensory neuropathy that meaningfully impairs performance of instrumental activities of daily living, as evaluated by the enrolling investigator.
- Patients who are unable to provide informed consent.
- Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Patients who are incarcerated.
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