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449. How to Fix the Incentives in Cancer Research

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Navigating Hope and Reality in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

This chapter explores the difficulties of treating pancreatic cancer, focusing on surgical options and the harsh realities of patient statistics. It emphasizes the emotional toll of communicating dire news while also pointing to ongoing research and innovations in treatment, particularly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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