Research Article: Local Sustained Chemotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer Using Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Injection of Biodegradable Thermo-Sensitive Hydrogel
Introduction:
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly lethal and painful malignancy, with a five-year survival rate of approximately %. , Unfortunately, due to the lack of effective early screening strategies, nearly half of patients are diagnosed with advanced-stage disease. Since treatment options are severely limited in advanced stages or metastatic cancers, chemotherapy remains the primary mode of administration for non-resectable patients in the majority of cases. , However, conventional systemic chemotherapy often fails to…
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