Hernando Salcedo, an 83-year-old with stage III pancreatic cancer, faced a grim prognosis with traditional treatments offering limited survival and severe side effects. After his diagnosis in mid-2025, Salcedo underwent aggressive chemotherapy at the Miami Cancer Institute, which left him debilitated and in pain.
However, a clinical trial exploring a new chemotherapy delivery device provided a turning point. The RenovoCath system, designed to deliver targeted chemotherapy directly to the tumor, showed promising results, including fewer side effects and an extension of survival, according to recent trial data.
Salcedo eagerly joined the trial and received treatment with the RenovoCath system. Unlike conventional chemotherapy, which affects the entire body, this method localizes the medication to the tumor, greatly reducing adverse effects.
Following several cycles, imaging revealed stable disease, and Salcedo's quality of life improved significantly. A year after his diagnosis, his cancer remains stable, and he has regained energy, resumed walks, and participated in family celebrations, including a wedding in Colombia.
His story exemplifies how innovative clinical trials can provide hope and valuable life extension for patients with deadly cancers.
Hernando Salcedo, an 83-year-old with stage III pancreatic cancer, faced a grim prognosis with traditional treatments offering limited survival and severe side effects. After his diagnosis in mid-2025, Salcedo underwent aggressive chemotherapy at the Miami Cancer Institute, which left him debilitated and in pain.
However, a clinical trial exploring a new chemotherapy delivery device provided a turning point. The RenovoCath system, designed to deliver targeted chemotherapy directly to the tumor, showed promising results, including fewer side effects and an extension of survival, according to recent trial data.
Salcedo eagerly joined the trial and received treatment with the RenovoCath system. Unlike conventional chemotherapy, which affects the entire body, this method localizes the medication to the tumor, greatly reducing adverse effects.
Following several cycles, imaging revealed stable disease, and Salcedo's quality of life improved significantly. A year after his diagnosis, his cancer remains stable, and he has regained energy, resumed walks, and participated in family celebrations, including a wedding in Colombia.
His story exemplifies how innovative clinical trials can provide hope and valuable life extension for patients with deadly cancers.