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How Far I’ve Come
After Whipple surgery, chemo, and another emergency, long-term survivor Monsita Botwick needed help from a therapist to continue treatment.
Don’t Throw In the Towel
Ashley Coker was dealt a double blow–pancreatic cancer and not qualifying for surgery. She did her research and ended up having a pancreatectomy.
Using Ultrasound to Enhance the Effectiveness of Chemotherapy
A clinical trial combines ultrasound with a microbubble contrast agent to make chemotherapy more effective.
Felix 2.0 Builds Upon Artificial Intelligence Earlier Detection Successes
Can artificial intelligence help find pancreatic cancer sooner? Dr. Elliot Fishman thinks so, and has been working to make it happen.
Genetic Testing Changed My Chemo Protocol
Greg Jacobson’s family has an extensive history of cancer. After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, genetic testing found the mutation for Lynch syndrome.
In Safe Hands: Selecting the Right Whipple Surgeon
The Whipple procedure is a complex surgery–how do you find an expert with the vast experience needed for your surgery?
Slowing the Growth of One Type of Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Kelsey Klute explains the advantages of the radiopharmaceutical lutetium Lu 177 dotatate treatment for certain neuroendocrine tumors.
Faith, Hope, and Perseverance
Maryanne Winchester credits faith, hope, and perseverance for getting her through three types of chemotherapy, radioembolization and a pancreatectomy.
I Want to Live!
Every day long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer Doron Bromon sends an important message to the world: I Want to Live!
Leveraging Nanoparticle Technology for Paclitaxel Delivery in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. Allyson Ocean explains why nanoparticle delivery technology for getting paclitaxel to the tumor could be advantageous for patients.
For Families at Risk, Remote Education May Be Key in Improving Genetic Testing Uptake
What’s the best way to educate families at risk for pancreatic cancer about genetic testing? Dr. Sapna Syngal discusses the results of the GENERATE study.
Sometimes Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
Matthew Rosenblum thought his time was limited after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis at age 32, but he’s a BRCA2 carrier, which opened treatment options.
How to Eat with Pancreatic Cancer
What should I eat while in treatment? Oncology dietitian Maria Petzel provides eating strategies for pancreatic cancer patients.
Platform Trial Increases Efficiency in Studying Immunotherapy
Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee is betting that three types of immunotherapy will rev up the immune system and make chemotherapy more effective in a platform trial.
Cancer-Free and Running Strong
After her Whipple procedure, Janice Canfield is making the most of her time, working, running races, and traveling the world.