Pancreatic cancer genomics: where can the science take us?

Graham, J., Jamieson, N.B. , Rulach, R., Grimmond, S.M., Chang, D.K. and Biankin, A.V. (2015) Pancreatic cancer genomics: where can the science take us? Clinical Genetics, 88(3), pp. 213-219. (doi: 10.1111/cge.12536) (PMID:25388820)

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Abstract

The incidence of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is steadily increasing and the annual death-to-incidence ratio approaches one. This is a figure that has not changed for several decades. Surgery remains the only chance of cure; however, only less than 20% of patients are amenable to operative resection. Despite successful surgical resection, the majority of the patients still succumb to recurrent metastatic disease. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop novel therapeutic strategies and to better select patients for current therapies. In this review, we will discuss current management by highlighting the landmark clinical trials that have shaped current care. We will then discuss the challenges of therapeutic development using the current randomized-controlled trial paradigm when confronted with the molecular heterogeneity of PDAC. Finally, we will discuss strategies that may help to shape the management of PDAC in the near future.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jamieson, Professor Nigel and Biankin, Professor Andrew and Grimmond, Professor Sean and Chang, Professor David and Graham, Dr Janet
Authors: Graham, J., Jamieson, N.B., Rulach, R., Grimmond, S.M., Chang, D.K., and Biankin, A.V.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
Journal Name:Clinical Genetics
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISSN:0009-9163
ISSN (Online):1399-0004

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