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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.

Blue adenovirus at atomic resolution
Research
August 22, 2024 • 2 Min

Testing a Virus to Help Kill Pancreatic Tumor Cells

Researchers are testing whether cold virus can penetrate the tumor stroma and help kill pancreatic cancer cells.

Long-term survivor Leanne Pierce and her family
Survivor Stories
August 21, 2024 • 1 Min

You Can Be the Outlier

When long-term survivor Leanne Pierce was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, she knew she wanted to be around for her young sons.

Pancreatic cancer patient John Sanders and Dr. Shah (left) and Dr. Palta (right)
Survivor Stories
August 19, 2024 • 3 Min

Endurance, Resilience, and Tenacity

After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, John Sanders went for a second opinion, which led to a more aggressive treatment plan.

Researcher Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate in a lab
Research
August 14, 2024 • 5 Min

Early Study Shows Exercise Alone Can Reduce Inflammation

Dr. Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate is studying how exercise can reduce inflammation, and how that impacts pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Marco Del Chiaro, pancreatic cancer surgeon
Research
August 9, 2024 • 4 Min

Chemo Before Surgery Doubles Overall Survival in Some Patients

Dr. Marco Del Chiaro explains the results of an international study of outcomes for patients who had neoadjuvant treatment before surgery.

Jeneen Genna "whipple Woman" and Dr. Elliot Newman
Survivor Stories
August 6, 2024 • 4 Min

Lucky to Find It Early

When Jeneen Genna did not feel well her doctor searched until they found pancreatic cancer. The BRCA2 mutation has her in a clinical trial.

Still photo of the family at a meal from Winds of Change
Advocacy
August 1, 2024 • 4 Min

Drama Helps Playwright Tackle Pancreatic Cancer Loss

Playwright Isobel Barrett has turned the tragic loss of her husband into a moving play that is also a tool for pancreatic cancer advocacy.

Researcher Ajay Goel, Ph.D.
Screening and Early Detection
July 29, 2024 • 6 Min

New Liquid Biopsy Shows Promise for Early Detection

Dr. Ajay Goel has a new approach to a liquid biopsy early detection test for pancreatic cancer. So far, the results are very impressive.

RNA
Research
July 24, 2024 • 2 Min

Testing a New Chemo and RNA Therapy Combination

Researchers are testing a new drug that binds to messenger RNA in combination with mFOLFIRINOX chemotherapy.

Shelly Wyman and friends
Survivor Stories
July 19, 2024 • 1 Min

Wonder Wyman

As a long-term survivor Shelly Wyman is determined to educate nurses about the latest information for helping pancreatic cancer patients.