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Significant disparities in treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Treatment trends for locally advanced pancreatic cancer reveal that 67.67% of patients received primarily chemotherapy, with notable improvement in surgical resection rates over time. However, 41.19% also received radiation, yet many patients went untreated or did not receive guideline-recommended treatment (GRT). Socioeconomic factors like race, education, and insurance significantly influenced access to care and overall survival rates, highlighting persistent inequalities despite advancements in treatment options.

Journal Article by Thomas AS, Tehranifar P (…) Kluger MD et 7 al. in J Surg Oncol

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