Pancreatic Cancer - Opinion of cancer clinic in Ziol IL

	Asked by Unregistered on Thu 13, Mar 2008 03:16pm
	Hi, my name is Pam and my mother was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer that has spread to her liver. We are trying to decide on what approach to take for treatment. I was Looking for information on the cancer clinic in Zion Il. Is there a rating for this clinic, does anyone know any good things that this clinic is doing, can we hope for any results if my mother would travel there? Can you give me an opinion of the cancer clinic in Zion Il. Thank-you in advance for your time, Pam Haskins
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	Answer by Dr Heinrik M, MD (doctor) on Fri 14, Mar 2008 06:39am: Hi, Unfortunately, there are limited options for metastatic pancreatic cancer. Current available treatment would include chemotherapy with Gemcitabine or a combination of Gemcitabine and Erlotinib. I'm unfamiliar with the cancer clinic in Zion you mentioned. There is a network of cancer centers called the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). There is a member institution in Chicago, the Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. Going to an NCCN institution would increase your chances of getting her enrolled in a clinical trial – if you are interested in trying something different from what is available. Be aware though, that enrollment does not guarantee getting the innovative treatment- it only offers the chance of getting it. Trials usually offer standard therapy against new drugs or new combinations.
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