Which of the following statements is not true about pancreatic carcinoma?

Ans. (c) Median survival in locally advanced (stage III) disease is 3-6 monthsRef: Sabiston 19/e p1541* Following surgical resection and adjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer, the median survival is approximately 22 months, with 5-year survival of 15% to 20%.* In the absence of surgical resection, those with locally advanced disease who receive palliative chemotherapy may survive 10 to 12 months, whereas those with metastases rarely survive beyond 6 monthsInoperable cases - survival:* Stage 3-10-12 months* Stage 4- <6 months