Inclusion:
Cytologic or histologic proof of adenocarcinoma of the
pancreatic head or uncinate process (resectable by CT);
stages I, II (T1-4, Nx); Kornofsky P.S.>=70; AGC>1,500
cells/mm3; platelets >=80,000 cells/mm3; serum bilirubin
<5mg/dl; serum creatinine <1.6 mg/dl; bilateral renal
function or >=2/3 of one functioning kidney must be shielded
from XRT; adequate oral nutrition w/o N/V before XRT.
Exclusion:
Islet cell tumors are not eligible; no hepatic or peritoneal
metastases detected prior to chemoradiation/ no children/
women of childbearing potential must practice contraception
and must not be pregnant or breast feeding.
