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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.

pancreatic cancer patient Burt Rosen
Managing Your Care
June 25, 2025 • 5 Min

A New Sidekick in Your Pancreatic Cancer Journey: Artificial Intelligence

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patient Burt Rosen uses artificial intelligence to help him understand medical data, and to make him laugh.

Open clear plastic lab vials
Research
June 19, 2025 • 5 Min

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.

Long-term survivor Michael Florio and family
Survivor Videos
June 12, 2025 • 1 Min

No One Fights Alone

Long-term survivor Michael Florio utilized his vast support network of family and friends to help in his battle against pancreatic cancer.