Advances in the Multimodal Management of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pancreatic cancer; hepatobiliary cancer; phase II/III trials; symptom management
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Interests: pancreatic cancer; clinical trials; biomarkers
Interests: pancreatic cancer; clinical trials; pathology
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Dear Colleagues,
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal malignancies, with limited survival outcomes despite advances in cancer care. Growing evidence underscores the necessity of a multimodal approach—combining surgery, systemic therapy, radiotherapy, and emerging targeted strategies—to meaningfully improve patient outcomes.
This Special Issue, “Advances in the Multimodal Management of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma”, brings together original research, clinical studies, translational science, and expert perspectives to highlight the latest progress in this rapidly evolving field. Contributions addressing critical areas such as neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, biomarker-driven treatment selection, and the integration of precision oncology, immunotherapy, and novel imaging or surgical techniques are welcome. Unique research articles and technical innovations that further illustrate the potential of individualized, multidisciplinary care are also of interest. By fostering collaboration across surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiology, pathology, and translational research, this Issue aims to illuminate new pathways for improving outcomes globally and shaping the future of PDAC management.
Dr. Olav F. Dajani
Dr. Knut Jørgen Labori
Dr. Arne Westgaard
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
- multimodal approach
- systemic therapy
- radiotherapy
- targeted strategies
- neoadjuvant therapy
- adjuvant therapy
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