Comparing Astragalus Plus Gemcitabine to Gemcitabine Alone as Neoadjuvant Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Participants will receive Astragalus combined with Gemcitabine. Astragalus, a traditional Chinese medicine, exhibits promising potential in cancer treatment. Studies suggest its role in regulating immune responses, suppressing tumors, and improving overall treatment outcomes in cancer patients. Astragalus combined with chemotherapeutic drug such as Gemcitabine is a popular complementary and alternative therapy used for cancer patients because it can increase therapeutic effects and decrease side effects. This synergistic approach holds potential for more effective and targeted therapeutic outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients.

Gemcitabine is a potent chemotherapy drug widely employed in treating various cancers, including pancreatic cancer. As a nucleoside analog, it disrupts DNA synthesis, impeding cancer cell proliferation. Gemcitabine is administered intravenously and has shown efficacy in alleviating symptoms, improving survival rates, and enhancing the quality of life for patients undergoing cancer treatment.