Life Off Treatment
427 articles
A Year in Review: 2020
In March 2020, life as we knew it changed. The way we work, the way we gather, the way we each live our daily lives all felt upended, seemingly overnight. The global pandemic of COVID-19 affected everything, including cancer care and research. COVID-19 brought new risks to cancer patients, whose immune systems are compromised from […]
The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Anil Rustgi discusses the latest developments in pancreatic cancer treatment and the direction of current research in early detection.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Select Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is increasingly being used to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancer, and make it surgically removable.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Updates from ASCO 2024
Learn about the latest developments in pancreatic cancer research into immunotherapy and chemotherapy from the ASCO 2024 meeting.
NAPOLI-3 Trial Meets Primary Endpoint in Metastatic Disease
Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab explains the early positive results from the NAPOLI-3 clinical trial, testing the NALIRIFOX combination.
A Look Back at Research in 2024
Research in 2024 focused on personally tailored treatments, countering the most difficult effects of pancreatic cancer, and clinical trials.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Highlights from ASCO Annual Meeting
The 2025 ASCO meeting featured pancreatic cancer research including a new treatment modality and a new treatment combination.
New Neoadjuvant Treatment in Trials
Dr. Brian Wolpin provides an analysis of the latest data on a new neoadjuvant treatment for tumors that can be removed.
For Pancreatic Cancer Patients, Pain Control Through Targeted Radiotherapy
Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is using celiac plexus radiotherapy in a clinical trials to target a source of pain for pancreatic cancer patients.
Rewinding 2025: A Year in Pancreatic Cancer Research
We take a look back at the research developments in 2025: KRAS, earlier detection and screening, vaccines, and clinical trials.
AACR Virtual Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer: Day Two Highlights
Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation present highlights of Day Two of the AACR Virtual Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Pain Management a Zap Away
Dr. Yaacov Lawrence discusses the results of his clinical trial using SBRT radiotherapy for pain management of pancreatic tumors.
Platinum-Based Therapy Can Significantly Improve Survival for Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. Michael Pishvaian explains how platinum-based therapy can improve the survival of pancreatic cancer patients with a specific mutation.
PARP Inhibitors for Pancreatic Cancer Maintenance Treatment
Dr. Kim Reiss Binder is leading a clinical trial of maintenance treatment with the PARP inhibitor rucaparib, for patients who carry the BRCA mutation.
Making Surgery An Option for More Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. John Chabot explains that more pancreatic cancer patients may qualify for surgery if they consult an experience pancreatic surgical team.