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Colorful cabbage salad
Disease Management
July 8, 2024 • 5 Min

Cooking for Your Health

Figuring out what to eat when you are in treatment can be difficult, but there are cooking programs for cancer patients to guide you.

Dr. Vinod Balachandran
Research
July 2, 2024 • 3 Min

mRNA Vaccine Trial Expands to Numerous Locations

The mRNA vaccine trial spearheaded by Dr. Vinod Balachandran has opened in more locations in the US and around the world.

pancreatic cancer survivor Judd Levy
Survivor Stories
June 27, 2024 • 2 Min

No Symptoms Whatsoever

Judd Levy had no symptoms when diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. He responded so well to treatment he was able to have a Whipple.

patient receiving chemotherapy injection
Research
June 24, 2024 • 2 Min

More Effective Treatment for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

A worldwide clinical trial is testing a new drug combined with standard treatment, for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

light microscope in a lab
Research
June 18, 2024 • 6 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Research Updates from ASCO 2024

Learn about the latest developments in pancreatic cancer research into immunotherapy and chemotherapy from the ASCO 2024 meeting.

Rich and Staci Grodin and family
Survivor Stories
June 14, 2024 • 1 Min

Do What Makes You Happy

When Rich Grodin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he and his wife Staci teamed up to find the best treatments and doctors.

Pancreatic Cancer patient Tony Austinson in Sedona, AZ
Survivor Stories
June 11, 2024 • 3 Min

A Strong Support System Is Critical

Tony Austinson credits good care and a strong support system of family, friends, and men who survived cancer for getting him through.

Dr. Todd Aguilera
Research
June 6, 2024 • 5 Min

Can SBRT Become More Effective?

Radiation oncologist Dr. Todd Aguilera is looking for ways to make SBRT a more effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Eduardo Servin and his family
Survivor Stories
June 3, 2024 • 4 Min

No Time To Lose

Eduardo Servin acted pretty quickly when he began itching all over and noticed that he was jaundiced. He believes this saved his life.

Roberta and Vic Luna podcasting
Disease Management
May 29, 2024 • 7 Min

Roberta Luna Gets Real about Pancreatic Cancer

Long-term survivor Roberta Luna has channeled her passion for pancreatic cancer advocacy into a weekly podcast featuring patients, advocacy, medical professionals and more.

Dr. Jashodeep Datta
Research
May 23, 2024 • 4 Min

Study Reveals Molecular Differences in Young-Onset Pancreatic Cancer

There has been a notable increase in cases of young onset pancreatic cancer. Dr. Jashodeep Datta and team are exploring why this is happening.

Pancreatic cancer survivor Kim Bate and his wife
Survivor Stories
May 20, 2024 • 4 Min

The Sound of Hope

Kim Bate has a long family history of pancreatic cancer, losing his sister and twin brother to it. Then he received the same diagnosis.

cisplatin crystals
Research
May 15, 2024 • 2 Min

A New Triple Combination for Tumors with BRCA1/2 or PALB2 Mutations

A clinical trial is comparing a two-drug combination with a three-drug combination to see which works better for genetic mutations.

Pancreatic cancer researcher Dan Theodorescu
Research
May 10, 2024 • 6 Min

Using AI to Create a Better Test to Predict Pancreatic Cancer Progression

Dr. Dan Theodorescu is using AI to isolate more effective biomarkers than the CA 19-9 test to track pancreatic cancer progression.

Long-term survivor Abby Pezzulo and her family
Survivor Stories
May 9, 2024 • 1 Min

Better Than Ever

Long-term survivor Abby Pezzulo’s children very young when she was diagnosed with PNET, so she focused on them and her husband to get through.