Family History
459 articles
Taking Chances to Beat Pancreatic Cancer
With a family history of pancreatic cancer, Jay Bozick discovered he carries the BRCA2 mutation, which directed his treatment.
BRCA Mutation Determines My Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Chris Treubert started with one type of chemotherapy but when the results of genetic testing showed a BRCA mutation he changed treatment.
The Value of Molecular Profiling and Genetic Testing
Gina Harrison underwent molecular profiling of her pancreatic tumor, which led her to a clinical trial. Genetic testing showed her BRCA1 mutation was random.
Surviving Pancreatic Cancer Three Times
Jaundice brought Larry Nicolet to the doctor but took three tries, including a Whipple procedure, for him to be clean of pancreatic cancer.
BRCA Mutations and Pancreatic Cancer
Let’s Win, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and the Basser Center for BRCA teamed up to present a webinar on BRCA mutations and pancreatic cancer.
A Heart Scan Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Barbara Washburn went for a heart scan because of a family history of heart disease. She never expected the scan to find neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer!
A Second Opinion Was a Game Changer
Rob Beeler’s treatment for pancreatic cancer took a turn for the better when he went for a second opinion at a major cancer research center.
Early Detection Trial for People at Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Relatives of pancreatic cancer patients or people who carry certain mutations can participate in an early detection clinical trial.
Taking Nothing For Granted
After Whipple surgery and chemoradiation, Susan Zbacnik had molecular profiling, genetic testing, and joined an Immunotherapy clinical trial.
Choosing Chemo Because I Want to Live
After doing poorly on her first chemotherapy treatments, Catalina Lulley switched doctors because she is determined to survive pancreatic cancer.
Surviving a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Lisa Beckendorf was suprised to find out that the cause of her digestive troubles was a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET).
A Clinical Trial for a Rare Pancreatic Cancer
Allison Lippman Kuban was trying to tolerate a difficult chemotherapy regimen when a mutation was found that qualified her for a clinical trial.
New Study to Get More Minorities Involved in Genetic Testing
Dr. Nicolette Rodriguez leads the REGENERATE study to find the best ways to get more Black and Latinx Americans genetic testing for cancer.
A Routine Physical Saved My Life
John Moisan’s doctor noticed he had lost weight, and insisted he get an abdominal CT scan. They found a pancreatic tumor and he had a pancreatectomy.
Precursors to Pancreatic Cancer: Are There Any Signs to Watch Out For?
Dr. Venkata Akshintala outlines some of the precursors to pancreatic cancer that people should look out for.