Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
Patient Condition
Painless jaundice for 1 month, itchy skin and deepening urine color. CA19-9: 1,450 U/mL。CT showed a 3.0-cm mass in the pancreatic head and obstruction at the lower end of the common bile duct. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma T2N0M0 was diagnosed.
Treatment Timeline
| Phase | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
| preoperative biliary drainage | ||
| preoperative evaluation | ||
| surgical treatment | ||
| adjuvant chemotherapy |
Treatment Outcome
| before | CA19 -9: 1,450 U/mL, pancreatic head occupying 3.0 cm, T2N0M0, obvious jaundice |
|---|---|
| after | CA19 -9 dropped to 72 U/mL (95% decrease), DFS 19 months, OS ongoing follow-up |
| highlight | Cancer Center UK, ESPAC-4 standard protocol, R0 resection, DFS 19 months |