Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	101406
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Can astragalus polysaccharides truly boost the treatment of pancreatic cancer?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao-Bing Li
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Corresponding Author	Xiao-Bing Li, Associate Professor, MD, PhD, Department of Thoracic Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 116 South Zhuodaoquan Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China. lixiaobing0629@126.com
Key Words	Astragalus polysaccharides; Pancreatic cancer; Drug combination
Core Tip	Astragalus polysaccharides combined with chemotherapy have demonstrated an enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. However, its true clinical value requires further research to be confirmed.
Citation	Li XB. Can astragalus polysaccharides truly boost the treatment of pancreatic cancer? World J Clin Oncol 2025; In press

Received	2024-09-13 07:37
Peer-Review Started	2024-09-13 07:37
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-11-21 06:34
Revised	2025-03-03 14:26
Second Decision	2025-03-11 02:45
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-03-11 09:02
Articles in Press	2025-03-11 09:02
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