What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer symptoms can be very vague. What are important symptoms to look for?
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Research
December 5, 2022 • 4 Min
Meet the Researcher: Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher Dr. Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin focuses on DNA damage repair as he looks for better pancreatic cancer treatments.
Latest Stories
Survivor Stories
November 30, 2022 • 6 Min
Being Persistent Led to my Cancer Diagnosis
News
November 30, 2022 • 2 Min
Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Launches an Updated Platform
Survivor Stories
November 23, 2022 • 1 Min
Early Detection Saved My Life
Survivor Stories
Symptoms
Learn about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and the risk factors for developing this disease, including the relationship with diabetes, the importance of family history, and the role of chronic pancreatitis in pancreatic cancer.
Symptoms
July 14, 2022 • 4 Min
New Gastrointestinal Screening Guidelines for High-Risk Patients
Gastroenterologist Dr. Amitabh Chak explains the new pancreatic cancer screening guidelines for high-risk people.
Symptoms
February 9, 2022 • 5 Min
Understanding Who Is at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Matthew Yurgelun explains what high risk means for pancreatic cancer, and outlines what you can do if you meet these criteria.
Symptoms
September 20, 2021 • 4 Min
Precursors to Pancreatic Cancer: Are There Any Signs to Watch Out For?
Symptoms
June 29, 2021 • 6 Min
Will New-Onset Diabetes Provide a Way to Detect Pancreatic Cancer Earlier?
Treatments
How is pancreatic cancer treated? Learn important information about your disease, the treatments you may face, what types of clinical trials are available and how to join a trial, and research into early detection.
Treatments
September 16, 2022 • 4 Min
Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer: Tests to Expect
Dr. Gobind Anand outlines the tests used to diagnose pancreatic cancer and what to expect if the disease is suspected.
Treatments
May 13, 2022 • 4 Min
Understanding Distal Pancreatectomy
If your tumor is operable and in the tail you may qualify for a distal pancreatectomy. Learn more about this type of surgery.
Treatments
December 7, 2021 • 10 Min
Learn More About Qualifying for Clinical Trials
Treatments
March 23, 2021 • 4 Min
Tumor Staging and Pancreatic Cancer
Disease Management
Educate yourself about pancreatic cancer and learn ways to make your life more comfortable during and after treatment. Find information on nutrition, exercise, and more to help you navigate life with pancreatic cancer.
Disease Management
November 10, 2022 • 3 Min
For Tommy Thompson, the Commitment to Pancreatic Cancer Research Is Personal
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson is intimately familiar with all types of cancer. A skin cancer survivor whose wife, sister, and two daughters had breast cancer, Thompson says, “I feel like I have the big C on my back.” But it’s pancreatic cancer that has captured his full attention. “Pancreatic cancer is one of […]
Disease Management
October 28, 2022 • 4 Min
Compassionate Use: An Option Beyond Standard of Care
Dr. Allyson Ocean explains how patients can access investigational drugs under the FDA’s compassionate use program.
Disease Management
August 25, 2022 • 4 Min
Calming the Storm of a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Disease Management
August 1, 2022 • 5 Min
Pancreatic Cancer and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
Research
What are the different drugs, new approaches, and latest developments being tested in clinical trials? Learn about cutting-edge research and gain insights from the scientists who are advancing new treatment options.
Research
December 5, 2022 • 4 Min
Meet the Researcher: Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher Dr. Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin focuses on DNA damage repair as he looks for better pancreatic cancer treatments.
Research
November 18, 2022 • 5 Min
Meet the Researcher: Arnav Mehta, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher Dr. Arnav Mehta combines mathematics with medicine as he tries to find better options for gastrointestinal cancer patients.
Research
November 7, 2022 • 6 Min
Putting Familial Risk In Perspective
Research
October 25, 2022 • 5 Min
Meet the Researcher: Nicolette Juliana Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Survivor Stories
Read about the treatment experiences of pancreatic cancer survivors, including what worked, the doctors or facilities they worked with, and more.
Survivor Stories
November 30, 2022 • 6 Min
Being Persistent Led to my Cancer Diagnosis
Rod Devlin wasn’t getting an answer to his pain but he was persistent until he finally found a doctor that would give him a scan.
Survivor Stories
November 23, 2022 • 1 Min
Early Detection Saved My Life
Martin Abrams and his daughter Tova have a family history of pancreatic cancer, so a screening program and early detection are paramount.
Survivor Stories
November 15, 2022 • 3 Min
Advocating for My Husband has Made the Difference
Survivor Stories
November 2, 2022 • 3 Min
Urinary Tract Scans Lead to My Diagnosis
How do I find a pancreatic cancer expert?
Our helpful list includes treatment centers with pancreatic cancer programs in every state.
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Dr. Gobin Anand outlines the tests used to diagnose pancreatic cancer and what to expect if the disease is suspected. https://t.co/hqOYeFnJ1I
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Michael Bailey felt his world turn sideways after a diagnosis of acinar cell pancreatic cancer. He had a pancreatectomy and chemotherapy. https://t.co/A2rruEtUmU