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2022 AACR Annual Meeting Update
The 2022 AACR Annual Meeting featured the latest in pancreatic cancer breakthroughs, research in artificial intelligence, screening, detection, and vaccines.
AACR Virtual Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer: Day One Highlights
Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation present highlights of Day One of the AACR Virtual Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer.
Learning to Recognize the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Recognizing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer is key to early detection. Laura Metzger’s story illustrates the importance of detecting pancreatic cancer early.
Advocacy Organizations Make a Difference
Learn more about advocacy organizations the Griffith Family Foundation, Rolfe Foundation, and Scott Eli Jackson Foundation., and how each helps pancreatic cancer patients and families.
Using A Virus to Reach the Tumor
Dr. Tara Seery is fascinated by the potential of an oncolytic virus to make chemotherapy more effective for pancreatic cancer.
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.
For Families at Risk, Remote Education May Be Key in Improving Genetic Testing Uptake
What’s the best way to educate families at risk for pancreatic cancer about genetic testing? Dr. Sapna Syngal discusses the results of the GENERATE study.
A Cancer-Free Life 25 Years in the Making
Andy Lyons lost many family members to pancreatic cancer. With such a family history he knew to be proactive and get screened regularly.
Improving Access to Genetic Testing and Counseling
Dr. Angela Bradbury is leading a study on access to genetic testing and genetic counseling, including a telehealth option.
GENERATE Trial Expands Eligibility
Dr. Sapna Syngal explains the expanded eligibility standards for the GENERATE Study for genetic testing of pancreatic cancer patients and relatives.
Phase II mRNA Vaccine Trial Opens
The mRNA vaccine phase II clinical trial, led by Dr. Vinod Balachandran, has opened at Memorial Sloan Kettering, with other locations soon to come.
A New Vaccine for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
An mRNA vaccine that works against KRAS mutations is being tested with and without immunotherapy for advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Tonsil Cancer Follow-up Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Gene Waters was fortunate that a follow-up for tonsil cancer found his pancreatic cancer early. He got a second opinion for his treatment.
My Eight-Year Un-Celebration of Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
William Ramshaw shares his thoughts and advice for those in treatment, on reaching the eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor mark.
How Could This Happen to Me?
Michael Bailey felt his world turn sideways after a diagnosis of acinar cell pancreatic cancer. He had a pancreatectomy and chemotherapy.