Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials
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UT Southwestern Medical Center’s cancer physicians and scientists are continuously pursuing new diagnostic tools and treatments in studies ranging from small preliminary investigations to large multicenter trials. These efforts are important to extend survival and improve the prognosis for people with pancreatic cancer, which is among the most aggressive and deadly malignancies.
Current research includes studies that seek to:
- Develop new chemotherapy agents that precisely target cancer cells or the cellular machinery that allows them to grow and spread
- Detect and diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier
- Test and evaluate surgical techniques that could ease recovery and improve outcomes
- Optimize the effectiveness of radiation therapy
Cancer Clinical Trials
At Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, we strive to bring new knowledge, expertise, and technology to the fight against cancer through our clinical trials and scientific research programs. Numerous resources are available to patients to ensure they benefit from recent scientific progress by participating in cancer clinical trials.
As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, UT Southwestern offers a broad array of clinical trials aimed at improving the outcomes for patients at various stages of pancreatic cancer.
Patients who qualify and choose to participate in one of our clinical trials might receive promising new therapies months or even years before they are available to the public, providing hope for better outcomes and improving care for all patients.
Patients interested in being considered for a pancreatic cancer clinical trial should speak with their UT Southwestern physician or the contact associated with a specific trial.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
UT Southwestern Medical Center's partnership with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a nationwide organization whose mission is to advance pancreatic cancer research and provide hope to patients and their families, has led to the development of resource-rich patient and caregiver sessions led by a UTSW social worker, UTSW dietitian, and a Dallas/Fort Worth PanCAN affiliate volunteer.
Patients and their loved ones might receive written materials from PanCAN, targeted resources that specifically pertain to each patient's unique cancer journey, and opportunities to connect with other patients and their families.