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Ampullary cancer (ampulla of Vater): lines of therapy

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4 standard-of-care settings across 2 lines and 2 biomarker subgroups. Rows come from the cancer page's standard of care; the grid places each on its line and subgroup.

LineAll comersHER2
Early / localised3·
Advanced, first line·1

Early / localised

SubgroupSettingApproachProducts and trialsEvidence
All comersAmpullary adenoma or early T1 lesionEndoscopic papillectomy with surveillance; surgery if invasive cancer or unfavourable features on pathology.40
All comersResectable carcinomaPancreatoduodenectomy with regional lymphadenectomy; biliary stenting first only if cholangitis or delayed surgery.40
All comersAdjuvantSix months of chemotherapy chosen by subtype: oxaliplatin-fluoropyrimidine (FOLFOX or CAPOX) for intestinal-type; gemcitabine-based or modified FOLFIRINOX for pancreatobiliary-type; evidence is from ESPAC-3 periampullary and retrospective series.82

Advanced, first line

SubgroupSettingApproachProducts and trialsEvidence
HER2MetastaticSubtype-directed chemotherapy; pembrolizumab for MSI-high; HER2-, BRAF- or NTRK-directed therapy where present; clinical trials.98

Lines and subgroups are parsed from the setting text of each standard-of-care row and can misclassify an unusual phrasing; the row’s own setting is always shown. Guideline chips reflect the NCCN category and ESMO-MCBS grade recorded on the cancer page, checked on its stated date. Not medical advice.