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News
November 12, 2024 • 2 Min

Introducing the Let’s Win Trial Finder

Let’s Win now has an on-site Trial Finder! Our new Trial Finder allows patients and caregivers to search for trials on their own or with a Trial Navigator.

Teresa Zimmers, cachexia expert
Clinical Trials
November 7, 2024 • 6 Min

Cachexia Research Showing Promise

Dr. Teresa Zimmers reports on the latest developments in countering cachexia in pancreatic cancer patients.

Jenna Thiel and her children
Survivor Stories
November 4, 2024 • 4 Min

I Almost Gave Up

But for the love and support of her family, Jenna Thiel wouldn’t have made it after significant complications from her surgery for PNET.

long-term survivor Steven Merlin
Disease Management
October 30, 2024 • 6 Min

Practical Tips For Patients In Treatment

Long-term survivor and patient advocate Steven Merlin has a host of practical tips for patients to help manage life during treatment.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Webinars
September 26, 2024 • 1 Min

Let’s Learn About Pancreatic Cancer

Let’s Win and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Nuestras Voces program held their first webinar in Spanish.

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.