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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.
The Small Moments Bring Us Joy
Susan Ganis thought she had a gall stone or a kidney stone but there was a tumor on her pancreas.
An Update on Drugs for KRAS Mutations
Drugs for KRAS are the focus of a number of clinical trials, and Dr. Allyson Ocean comments on the status of this research.
Today I Am Cancer-Free
Guy Van Ort was shocked to find out that his hip pain was stage IV pancreatic cancer in his hip, but treatment has made him cancer-free.
Research Highlights from ASCO GI 2026
The latest research on drugs targeting KRAS and new immuotherapy combinations were among the highlights of ASCO GI 2026.
Catching It Early and Moving Fast
Wendy Kistela moved quickly when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and had a distal pancreatectomy right away.
PancChat Gets a New Home: A Podcast You Can Press “Play” On
The PancChat Podcast expands our reach to a wider audience seeking reliable information about pancreatic cancer.
The Body and the Brain
When her husband Ryan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 36, Brooke Dwars decided it was time to take charge.
New Neoadjuvant Treatment in Trials
Dr. Brian Wolpin provides an analysis of the latest data on a new neoadjuvant treatment for tumors that can be removed.
Having Faith
Phantom leg pain led to Cherree Weeks’ pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She has faith that chemotherapy has given her a chance.
Rewinding 2025: A Year in Pancreatic Cancer Research
We take a look back at the research developments in 2025: KRAS, earlier detection and screening, vaccines, and clinical trials.
Making Sure Patients Get Genetic Testing
Dr. Janie Zheng explains her hospital’s protocol for making sure all new pancreatic cancer patients get genetic testing.