Burdock is a traditional Chinese medicine plant used as diuretic and fever reducer. FDA doesn't regulate supplements like prescription drugs. Available as over-the-counter dietary supplement in US
Staging determines cancer spread and extent in body. Pancreatic cancer stages range from 0 (carcinoma in situ) to IV. Lower stage numbers indicate less spread, higher numbers indicate more advanced disease
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in men. Black men have the highest incidence rate in the United States. Disease typically occurs after age 50, with median age at diagnosis of 70. Smoking accounts for up to 30% of cases, increasing risk 2-5 times
Approved for BRCA-mutated ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancers. Monotherapy: 300 mg twice daily until progression or 2 years. Combination with bevacizumab: 300 mg twice daily for HRD-positive ovarian cancer. Adjuvant treatment: 300 mg twice daily for 1 year in BRCA-mutated breast cancer
Pancreatic cancer arises when cells multiply uncontrollably in the pancreas. Most common type (90%) is pancreatic adenocarcinoma, starting in digestive enzymes. Neuroendocrine tumors (1-2%) arise from hormone-producing cells. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, diabetes, and family history
FOLFIRINOX is a chemotherapy regimen for advanced pancreatic cancer. Contains folinic acid, fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin. Emerged in 2010 as a treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer