Frailty profile precluding FOLFIRINOX in PDAC: ECOG ≥2, OR (age ≥75 + Charlson ≥3), OR co...
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| ID | RF-PDAC-FRAILTY-AGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Red flag |
| Status | reviewed 2026-04-26 | pending_clinical_signoff |
| Diseases | DIS-PDAC |
| Sources | SRC-ESMO-PANCREATIC-2024 SRC-NCCN-PANCREATIC-2025 |
Red Flag Origin
| Definition | Frailty profile precluding FOLFIRINOX in PDAC: ECOG ≥2, OR (age ≥75 + Charlson ≥3), OR composite (age ≥70 + albumin <3.0 + cachexia ≥10% weight loss). Triggers gem-nab-pac (better-tolerated alternative) OR gemcitabine monotherapy OR best supportive care. |
|---|---|
| Clinical direction | de-escalate |
| Category | frailty-age |
| Shifts algorithm | ALGO-PDAC-METASTATIC-1L |
Trigger Logic
{
"any_of": [
{
"comparator": ">=",
"finding": "ecog",
"threshold": 2
},
{
"all_of": [
{
"comparator": ">=",
"finding": "age",
"threshold": 75
},
{
"comparator": ">=",
"finding": "charlson_score",
"threshold": 3
}
]
},
{
"all_of": [
{
"comparator": ">=",
"finding": "age",
"threshold": 70
},
{
"comparator": "<",
"finding": "albumin_g_dl",
"threshold": 3.0
},
{
"comparator": ">=",
"finding": "weight_loss_pct_3mo",
"threshold": 10
}
]
}
],
"type": "composite_score"
}
Notes
ACCORD-11 excluded ECOG ≥2; FOLFIRINOX in real-world frail patients has Grade 3-4 toxicity ~75% + early discontinuation. MPACT trial for gem-nab-pac was more permissive (KPS 70-100); better fit for the borderline-fit patient. Pure BSC for ECOG 4 or organ failure.
Used By
Algorithms
ALGO-PDAC-METASTATIC-1L- ALGO-PDAC-METASTATIC-1L
Indications
IND-PDAC-METASTATIC-1L-NALIRIFOX- IND-PDAC-METASTATIC-1L-NALIRIFOXIND-PDAC-METASTATIC-2L-NAL-IRI- IND-PDAC-METASTATIC-2L-NAL-IRI
Red flag
RF-PDAC-FIT-FOR-FOLFIRINOX- Fitness for FOLFIRINOX in metastatic PDAC per PRODIGE-4 / ACCORD-11 inclusion criteria (C...