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ASTRO Releases Updated Radiation Therapy Guidelines for Pancreatic Cancer
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THE BRIEF
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) published updated clinical guidelines on August 13, 2026, providing evidence-based recommendations for using radiation therapy to treat adult pancreatic cancer patients.
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With an estimated 67,500 U.S. adults expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2026, the guidelines emphasize multidisciplinary care to improve local control and surgical outcomes.
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The updated recommendations clarify the role of preoperative and postoperative chemoradiation for resectable and locally advanced cases, reflecting new clinical evidence and technological advances in image-guided radiation delivery.