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Pancreatic cancer researcher Rosalie Sears
Research
April 27, 2023 • 5 Min

New Prospective Clinical Study of Blood-Based Early Detection Test

Dr. Rosalie Sears is working with Biological Dynamics to test a new early detection blood assay and platform for pancreatic cancer screening.

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Research
April 24, 2023 • 9 Min

Research and Other Highlights from the 2023 AACR Annual Meeting

The 2023 AACR meeting focused on the latest research into KRAS, other immunotherapy approaches, and honored Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee.

Long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer Camille Moses and Dr. Peter Hosein
Survivor Stories
April 20, 2023 • 1 Min

New and Wonderful Things

Long-term survivor Camille Moses updates Let’s Win on her activities as an advocate for research funding and patients in treatment.

pancreatic cancer patient Susan Hoopengarner and her husband.
Survivor Stories
April 19, 2023 • 4 Min

Two-Year Survivor and Going Strong

Susan Hoopengarner coordinated her care between a local hospital and a major cancer center for chemotherapy and a Whipple procedure.

Dr. Allyson Ocean
Screening and Early Detection
April 14, 2023 • 5 Min

Who Should Be Screened For Pancreatic Cancer

Who should be screened for pancreatic cancer? Dr. Allyson Ocean explains how genetic mutations and family history factor into screening.

pancreatic cancer patient Don Myrah and his wife Geralynn
Survivor Stories
April 11, 2023 • 4 Min

Going After a Specialized Radiation Treatment

Don Myrah wanted more than chemotherapy. He read about a specialized radiation treatment and directly contacted the company behind it.

Dr. Conan Kinsey
Research
April 6, 2023 • 4 Min

Taking a Look At FAK Inhibitors

Dr. Conan Kinsey is looking at how FAK inhibitors can make immunotherapy more effective in combination with chemotherapy.

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Research
April 3, 2023 • 2 Min

Comparing Chemotherapy Before with Chemotherapy After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Researchers are comparing effectiveness of chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant) with chemotherapy after surgery (adjuvant).

pancreatic cancer patient Bonnie Dahl and her husband
Survivor Stories
March 29, 2023 • 4 Min

A Second Opinion Felt Right

Bonnie Dahl considered treatment for stage I pancreatic cancer near home but felt a second opinion and a bigger cancer center were important.

Long-term survivor William Ramshaw and family
Disease Management
March 24, 2023 • 6 Min

What Is It Going to Take to Stop Pancreatic Cancer? A 10-Year Survivor’s Perspective

Survivor William Ramshaw reflects on the need for more research into treatments and early detection tests for pancreatic cancer.

Long-term survivor Eric Borden
Survivor Stories
March 23, 2023 • 1 Min

Hope is Everything You Have

Long-term survivor Eric Borden believes in the importance of advocating for yourself with your doctors; if he hadn’t he might not be here.

Dr. Allyson Ocean
Research
March 21, 2023 • 5 Min

More Research Needed For Neuropathy

Dr. Allyson Ocean discusses the use of glutamine to ease the neuropathy caused by chemotherapy drugs for pancreatic cancer.

Marisa Harris and grandkids
Survivor Stories
March 16, 2023 • 5 Min

Focus on Joy

Long-term survivor Marisa Harris shares her thoughts on surviving, thriving, and making the most of your time while in treatment.

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Research
March 13, 2023 • 2 Min

A New Treatment for Progressive Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers are testing a new drug for second-line therapy (after initial treatment stops working) in metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Laura Wood
Research
March 8, 2023 • 6 Min

AI Platform Reveals Hidden Biology of Tumor Formation

Dr. Laura Wood and colleagues are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to identify tumors as they are forming.