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pancreatic cancer patient Eric Egelman
Survivor Stories
September 9, 2025 • 3 Min

Fleeting, Fragile, and Funny

Eric Egelman had molecular profiling of his tumor and a KRAS mutation was found. This qualified him for a vaccine clinical trial.

Russell Reed and family
Patient Voices
September 3, 2025 • 4 Min

Six Important Points

Russell Reed learned to advocate for himself and shares six important points that he learned on his treatment journey.

Dr. Zev Wainberg
Research
August 27, 2025 • 3 Min

“Off-the-Shelf” Vaccine Improves Overall and Average Relapse Survival

Dr. Zev Wainberg provides an update on the effectiveness of a vaccine, with results showing it extends the time to relapse in many patients.

Russell Reed Finishing treatment
Survivor Stories
August 21, 2025 • 6 Min

Ready to Fight

Russell Reed lost his father-in-law to pancreatic cancer so he knew how important the right doctor would be for his own treatment.

Long-term survivor Bob Minetti and his wife.
Survivor Videos
August 19, 2025 • 1 Min

Three Buckets

Long-term survivor Bob Minetti worked as a fundraiser at a major cancer center, so he challenged the doctors to show how good they were.

doctor talking to a patient
Screening and Early Detection
August 15, 2025 • 3 Min

Peace of Mind Through Genetic Testing of Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

A patient with pancreatic cysts took a test that looks at genetic markers in the cyst fluid, to determine her risk of developing cancer.

Dr. Hani Babiker
Research
August 11, 2025 • 5 Min

New Pain Control Technology for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Hani Babiker outlines the results of the PANOVA-3 trial, which tested Tumor Treating Fields and chemotherapy for pain control.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Beeler and his wife.
Survivor Stories
August 5, 2025 • 5 Min

A Second Opinion Was a Game Changer

Rob Beeler’s treatment for pancreatic cancer took a turn for the better when he went for a second opinion at a major cancer research center.

Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes
Research
July 30, 2025 • 7 Min

Advances in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (PNET) Treatments

Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes outlines the current state of treatments for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs).

Jerry Chezick surfing
Patient Voices
July 24, 2025 • 3 Min

Worth It!

Gerard Chezick had to learn how to manage his new body after a Whipple procedure for PNET. It was a long haul but worth it!

long-term survivor Sharon Seibel
Survivor Stories
July 22, 2025 • 1 Min

The SHARON Trial

Long-term survivor Sharon Seibel is one of very few to have a clinical trial named for her, thanks to her brother, a cancer researcher.

Jerry Chezick before and after
Survivor Stories
July 18, 2025 • 2 Min

From Whipple to Waikiki

After getting a Whipple for his PNET, Gerard Chezick never imagined that he’d surf in Waikiki . . . but he has and will do it again.

purple flowers
Survivor Stories
July 14, 2025 • 2 Min

Diagnosed with Zero Symptoms

Enrique Dermit had no symptoms but found out he had pancreatic cancer. Fortunately it was caught at stage I.

Dr. Conan Kinsey
Research
July 8, 2025 • 6 Min

Treating Cancer By Mutation, Not by Tumor Location

Dr. Conan Kinsey outlines the latest basket trials, which focus on tumor mutation, not the location of the cancer.

Data from a patient
Managing Your Care
July 1, 2025 • 3 Min

Using AI—Dos and Dont’s

Artificial intelligence can have many benefits for patients and caregivers, organizing complex information, but it must be used properly.