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flag A UK trial tests a new pancreatic cancer treatment combining chemo with VP-002 to reduce side effects and improve outcomes.

flag A UK trial at Addenbrooke’s Hospital is testing a new treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer, combining standard chemotherapy with VP-002, a drug targeting the CCR1 receptor to weaken tumors and reduce treatment resistance. flag The CRISTAL-APC study, involving 120 patients across 15 hospitals, aims to lower chemotherapy doses and side effects while maintaining effectiveness. flag Led by Dr. Bristi Basu, it includes patient input, such as from survivor Sally Pascall, to prioritize quality of life. flag The trial, highlighted on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, offers hope for a disease with limited treatment options, affecting about 10,000 people annually in the UK.

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