An observation study of the prognostic effect of waiting times in the management of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterized by an aggressive course; therefore, it was hypothesized that waiting times during disease management may serve as a prognostic factor for patients with PDAC. Data for all patients with PDAC who received treatment in Fukushima Medical University Hospital were collected. Median disease‑free survival and overall survival time were calculated using the Kaplan‑Meier method and utilized as...