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2024 AACR young researchers
Research
October 25, 2024 • 10 Min

Research: The Next Generation

AACR young researchers come from all over the world, and add their perspectives to pancreatic cancer studies.

Long-term survivor Jenna Thiel and her family
Survivor Stories
October 22, 2024 • 1 Min

You’re Not Alone

Long-term survivor Jenna Thiel counted on support from her family to get her through a difficult recovery from pancreatic cancer surgery.

Dr. Despina Siolas
Research
October 17, 2024 • 3 Min

A New Approach to Overcome Drug Resistance

Dr. Despina Siolas is leading one of the sites where a new drug combination to combat the effects of KRAS mutations is under trial.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence
Clinical Trials
October 14, 2024 • 4 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Pain Management a Zap Away

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence discusses the results of his clinical trial using SBRT radiotherapy for pain management of pancreatic tumors.

Ryan Dwars and family
Survivor Stories
October 9, 2024 • 6 Min

Genetic Testing Guided My Treatment Plan

Ryan Dwars already knew there was pancreatic cancer in his family so when he was diagnosed he asked for genetic testing right away.

Mouse model of KRAS lung cancer in purple
Research
October 4, 2024 • 3 Min

Targeting a KRAS Variant in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers are testing a new drug that targets KRAS variant G12D in conjunction with different chemotherapies.

closeup of a microscope
Research
October 1, 2024 • 7 Min

AACR Special Conference Highlights Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research

Here are some of the most interesting highlights from the 2024 AACR Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Ann Jaffe walking along a beach at sunset
Survivor Stories
September 26, 2024 • 2 Min

I Feel Very Lucky!

Because of her early career experience as an oncology nurse, Ann Jaffe wanted to participate in a clinical trial.

oncology dietitian Meghan Laszlo
Diet and Nutrition
September 23, 2024 • 4 Min

Exploring Alternatives to Creon for Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy

Oncology dietitian Meghan Laszlo explains how pancreatic enzyme replacement drug Creon works and available alternatives.

Long-term survivor Malcolm Robertson and his family at a zipline.
Survivor Stories
September 18, 2024 • 1 Min

My Life is Good Now

When Malcolm Robertson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he already knew he carried the BRCA2 mutation.

David Smith and family
Survivor Stories
September 13, 2024 • 5 Min

No Time for Self-Pity

When David Smith started losing weight after a diabetes diagnosis, his daughter-in-law was concerned because she had seen this before.

KRAS protein
Research
September 10, 2024 • 3 Min

A New Combination Targeting the RAS Pathway

Researchers are testing two new drugs that target the RAS pathway, to make standard chemotherapy more effective.

patient getting an injection
Research
September 5, 2024 • 3 Min

AVENGER 500 Clinical Trial Shows No Overall Survival Benefit

Data from the AVENGER 500 clinical trial explains why the trial’s goal was not met. A new trial with a different approach has launched.

Pancreatic cancer patient Brandon Stone
Survivor Stories
August 30, 2024 • 6 Min

Don’t Let Doctors Tell You Nothing’s Wrong

After a long road to diagnosis Brandon Stone learned he has a BRCA2 genetic mutation that impacts his treatment.

psychologist and cancer patient Bill Gardner
Patient Voices
August 27, 2024 • 7 Min

How to Live with Cancer: Practical Tips

Psychologist and cancer patient Bill Gardner provides practical tips for living with long-term cancer treatment.