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Adapting Cancer Medicine Is Key Part of Containing COVID-19
In an interview with OncLive, Dr. Allyson Ocean discusses the risks faced by cancer patients in treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hope and Support
Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Bill Shrieves founded a nonprofit to bring more information about the disease to his rural community.
Genetic Testing Leads Me to a PARP Inhibitor Trial
Harvey Parker had genetic testing as part of his initial pancreatic cancer treatment. The BRCA2 mutation led him to a PARP inhibitor clinical trial.
Understanding “Flattening the Curve” and Why it’s Important
What does “flattening the curve” mean when it comes to COVID-19? Does it mean the pandemic is over? Read our story to learn more and how you can stay healthy.
Testing a Drug that Works Only in the Tumor Microenvironment
Scientists are trying a new type of drug combination that gets activated only in the unique conditions of the tumor microenvironment.
COVID-19 and Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting clinical trials? Learn more about what steps are being taken to protect patients on trials, plus more.
Targeting Mutant KRAS with Immunotherapy
Dr. Beatriz Carreno explains how her team is targeting the KRAS mutation with a pancreatic cancer vaccine to make the immune system work against cancer.
Cancer and COVID-19 Resources in One Place
AstraZeneca has created web pages that link to information and COVID-19 resources for people facing cancer or chronic diseases during the pandemic.
Oncologists Are Struggling to Treat Cancer Patients Amid the Pandemic
Dr. Allyson Ocean explains the changes to her practice and risks she and her patients face as they battle cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Genetic Mutation Aids My Treatment
Malcolm Robertson carries the BRCA2 mutation, so when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, platinum-based chemo was part of his treatment.
Be Prepared: Putting Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Anne Ireland outlines the important things a cancer patient should keep in an emergency preparedness kit in case of natural disaster or pandemic.
Masks On: Prevent COVID-19 Spread
The CDC recommends that everyone wear cloth masks or coverings over their mouths and noses when out in public, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Tumor Biology Matters
Dr. Lynn Matrisian of PanCAN, explains that molecular profiling of a pancreatic cancer patient’s tumor can show which treatment will work best.
Strong Like a Dinosaur
Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on her 40th birthday, Andrea Barkstrom receives chemotherapy and is living up to her motto: Strong Like a Dinosaur.
You Can Win This Fight
Rachel Moreno credits long-term survivor status to her choice to move to her son’s in Michigan for treatment, where she found a doctor and a clinical trial.