202. Back to Basics - Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
From Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind by Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
May 24, 2026 · 22 min · Season 4 · Episode 18
About this episode
The episode discusses advanced pancreatic cancer and the need for better treatment options, focusing on recent clinical trials.
Today, we accidentally skipped early pancreatic cancer and jumped straight to advanced pancreatic cancer. It was a sombre episode, with clinicians and advocates screaming for better treatment options for this cancer. While small incremental advances have been made, the holy grail remains elusive. Today our focus is on NAPOLI-3, the use of liposomal irinotecan (NALIRIFOX), and PANOVA-3, where TTFields are used in combination with gemcitabine/abraxane. A good conversation, though the current premise is sad. Hopefully, as time moves on, this conversation will be more optimistic. Studies discussed in this episode: NAPOLI-3 PANOVA-3 For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit www.inquisitiveonc.com Please find us on Twitter @InquisitiveOnc! If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at inquisitiveonc@gmail.com Art courtesy of Taryn Silver Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice. Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer and Merck Pharmaceuticals…
People in this episode
Hosts: Michael Fernando, Josh Hurwitz
Topics covered
- advanced pancreatic cancer
- treatment options
- clinical trials
- NAPOLI-3
- PANOVA-3
- liposomal irinotecan
- TTFields
Keywords
- pancreatic cancer
- treatment
- clinical trials
- NAPOLI-3
- PANOVA-3
- liposomal irinotecan
- TTFields
Sponsors
Pfizer, Merck Pharmaceuticals
Mentioned in this episode
Products: liposomal irinotecan, NALIRIFOX, gemcitabine, abraxane
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