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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2023; 29(3): 579-581
Published online Jan 21, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i3.579
Discussion on gemcitabine combined with targeted drugs in the treatment of pancreatic cancer
Jun-Hao Huang, Wei Guo, Zhe Liu
Jun-Hao Huang, Wei Guo, Zhe Liu, Department of Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Huang JH and Guo W wrote the manuscript; Liu Z edited the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final version.
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Corresponding author: Zhe Liu, MD, Doctor, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China. liuzhe4321@126.com
Received: October 28, 2022
Peer-review started: October 28, 2022
First decision: November 30, 2022
Revised: December 12, 2022
Accepted: January 3, 2023
Article in press: January 3, 2023
Published online: January 21, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In terms of the choice of chemotherapy regimen for pancreatic cancer, multi-drug chemotherapy is often applied in clinical practice. In general, the combination of chemotherapy and targeted therapy have better efficacy, but whether the combination of the two schemes is more effective than chemotherapy alone requires further investigations.