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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is asymptomatic and metastasizes early, leading to a meager 5-year survival rate of ~7%. Chemotherapy has had limited success in extending the life span of patients with advanced PDAC. Dr. Abdalla and his group are extending their expertise in reactive oxygen species by hypothesizing that\u00a0inhibition of heme oxygenase in combination with nab-Paclitaxel-Gemcitabine chemotherapy functions to inhibit PDAC growth and metastasis.\u00a0 Dr. Abdalla received a multi-year RSG from ACS so that him and his team can conduct this important research.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is asymptomatic and metastasizes early, leading to a meager 5-year survival rate of ~7%. Chemotherapy has had limited success in extending the life span of patients with advanced PDAC. 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