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Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life
Patti Dille believes in looking on the bright side of things, even as she takes on ampullary cancer and its treatments.
My Reason
Long-term survivor Roberta Luna knew the devastation of pancreatic cancer when she was diagnosed, but was determined to survive, unlike her father, uncle and grandmother.
2026 AACR Annual Meeting Gives Hope for the Future
Research highlights from the 2026 AACR Meeting featured advances in pancreatic cancer treatment, focusing on KRAS and vaccines,
How to Communicate with Medical Experts When You’re the Caregiver
Nurse navigator Patricia Gambino and social worker Lauren Shaffer share communication strategies for caregivers working with medical experts.
From Dismissal to Diagnosis
Elizabeth Rountree’s first doctor dismissed her symptoms of itchiness and abdominal discomfort, but her gastroenterologist listened and ordered important tests.
Large Clinical Trial For Cachexia Treatment
Lead investigator Dr. Jeffrey Crawford reports on the positive results from a cachexia clinical trial of a new immunotherapy drug to treat the condition.
(Currently) Incurable, (Continuously) Fighting
Katie DeCarlo is continuously fighting her PNET. She is determined to try and will continue to try as many types of treatment as possible
Seven Tips to Navigate the Caregiver Learning Curve
Brooke Dwars learned quickly to manage her husband’s care. Nurse navigator Patricia Gambino and social worker Lauren Shaffer provide other tips for a caregiver.
Dancing on the Other Side of the Fire
After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, long-term survivor Wendy Hammers decided her only option was to get better.
My Surgery Revealed a Different Cancer Story
Douglas Cordova was originally diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, but tests after his Whipple found PNET instead.
Certain Oral Microbes May Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Dr. Jiyoung Ahn is leading research into how the oral microbiome is related to the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Two Years, Two Diagnoses, Two Chemotherapies, and Two Doctors
Jeanne Jeffries struggled with pain, digestive problems, and itchy skin for two years before getting diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer.
FDA Approves Tumor Treating Fields For Locally Advanced Disease
Dr. Vincent Picozzi explains how the recently approved tumor treating fields device is changing the game for pancreatic cancer patients.
An Immunotherapy Oddball
Aurora Salo’s treatment has been full of starts and stops, with exploratory surgery, chemo that stopped working, and immunotherapy.
When Eating Isn’t Enough to Get the Nutrients You Need
Dietitian Peter Adintori advises patients on how to manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, to get needed nutrients during treatment.