ChemotherapyFDA-approvedFirst-line
Nab-paclitaxel
How it works
Nab-paclitaxel is a formulation of paclitaxel that is attached to albumin, allowing it to be delivered directly to cancer cells. It works by disrupting the microtubule network in cancer cells, causing cell death.
Cancer types
Pancreatic Cancer— All patients
Efficacy
In clinical trials, nab-paclitaxel in combination with gemcitabine improved overall survival in patients with pancreatic cancer, with a median survival of approximately 6.4 months.
Side effects
Severe
This treatment carries a higher risk of serious side effects. Close medical monitoring is required throughout treatment.
Evidence from research
| Study | Cancer type | Stage | Efficacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing a New Treatment for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer | Pancreatic Cancer | phase-2 | — | Source → |
| First-line Treatment Study for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer | Pancreatic Cancer | phase-3 | — | Source → |
| Comparing Two Cancer Treatments for Ovarian Cancer | Ovarian Cancer | observational | The frequency of peripheral neuropathy in the nab-paclitaxel cohort (14%) was half that of the paclitaxel cohort (28%). | Source → |
| New Treatment Combination Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer | Ovarian Cancer | phase-2 | A 1-month improvement in median progression-free survival and overall survival improvement was seen in the combination arm versus single-agent nab-paclitaxel. | Source → |
| Comparing Treatments for Early Recurring Pancreatic Cancer | Pancreatic Cancer | observational | The gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel group had a median overall survival of 14.5 months, compared to 11.1 months in the FOLFIRINOX group. | Source → |
| Combining Radiation and Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer | Pancreatic Cancer | phase-1 | The median overall survival was 22.3 months. | Source → |
| Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel Combination Therapy Linked to Lung Disease in Pancreatic Cancer Patients | Pancreatic Cancer | meta-analysis | — | Source → |
This information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.