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Keep this study
Lead
CCTU- Cancer Theme
With
AstraZeneca
This is a single-centre, prospective, non-randomised feasibility study. This study will assess whether SABR can safely be given immediately prior to Whipple's resection by assessing the rate of post-operative complications.
Age
16–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Have given written informed consent to participate in stage 1
Be aged 16 years or over at the time of signing the informed consent form
Presence of a hypodense pancreatic mass on contrast enhanced CT scan highly suspicious of operable primary pancreatic cancer as assessed by a pancreatic multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Have not had pre-operative systemic therapy or radiotherapy
Have participated in stage 1 of the study
Have confirmed histological or cytological diagnosis of primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma OR radiological evidence of pancreatic head mass with supportive cytological or histological findings.
Be scheduled to undergo pancreatico-duodenectomy (Whipple's) resection.
Written informed consent to participate in stage 2
Aged 16 years or over at the time of signing informed consent
Have not had pre-operative systemic therapy or radiotherapy
ECOG Performance status 0-1
Adequate renal function: GFR ≥ 60
You may not be if
Any condition or abnormalities that in the judgement of the investigator/surgeon/clinical oncologist would place the patient at undue risk
Women who are known to be pregnant
Previous abdominal radiotherapy
Women of child-bearing potential who are unwilling to use 2 highly effective forms of contraception during the study treatment period