Main description:

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Matthew B. Yurgelun and Douglas A. Rubinson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatic Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma: trends in epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes; decision making regarding perioperative therapy in individuals with localized pancreatic adenocarcinoma; the evolving role of radiotherapy in the management of individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and more.

Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diabetes, cachexia, sarcopenia, and metabolic factors in individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; PARP inhibitors and other novel therapeutics in pancreatic adenocarcinoma; screening and surveillance for pancreatic adenocarcinoma in high-risk individuals; germline testing for individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma and novel genetic risk factors; and more.

Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pancreatic cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Contents:

Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Trends in Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Outcomes
The Interplay Among Pancreatic Cancer, Cachexia, Body Composition, and Diabetes
What Can We Learn About Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma from Imaging?
Screening and Surveillance for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in High-Risk Individuals
Germline Testing for Individuals with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma and Novel Genetic Risk Factors
Decision-Making Regarding Perioperative Therapy in Individuals with Localized Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Novel Considerations in Surgical Management of Individuals with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Recent Developments and Advances on the Horizon
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
PARPis and Other Novel, Targeted Therapeutics in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Genetics of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Palliative and Supportive Care for Individuals with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma