Genetic Mutations
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An Interview with Dr. Tyler Jacks
Dr. Tyler Jacks is one of the leading pancreatic cancer researchers. Read what he has to say about KRAS, organoids, and running a lab in a pandemic.
A Simple Blood Test for Early Detection of Eight Cancers Shows Promise
Dr. Anne Marie Lennon explains the CancerSEEK blood test, a liquid biopsy in clinical trials for early detection of eight cancers, including pancreatic.
Clinical Trial For OncoTreat Being Developed
Researcher Kenneth Olive is developing OncoTreat, a method matches a patient’s tumor to the most effective drugs for their pancreatic cancer.
Far More Time than I Originally Expected
After a Whipple procedure, SBRT, and chemotherapy, Robert Glazier is staying informed about treatment options for pancreatic cancer.
New Gastrointestinal Screening Guidelines for High-Risk Patients
Get informed about the latest pancreatic cancer screening guidelines for high-risk patients from gastroenterologist Dr. Amitabh Chak.
Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Dino Verrelli of Project Purple joins with Dr. Diane Simeone on the PRECEDE Consortium to develop earlier detection and new pancreatic cancer treatments.
Faith in My Survival
Harry Schlechte had a Whipple procedure for his pancreatic cancer, but he credits his faith for getting him through treatment.
Working With your Doctor to Find Clinical Trials
Oncologist Dr. Kim A. Reiss explains the importance of clinical trials and family history of cancer when choosing a treatment for pancreatic cancer.
More Info = Less Fear
Dwayne Montgomery traveled to MD Anderson for a second opinion but the doctors there told him about an expert Whipple surgeon in his hometown.
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.
Surprising Clinical Trial Results in Pancreatic and Rectal Cancer
Let’s Win Scientific Advisory Board Chair Dr. Allyson Ocean explains the surprising clinical trial results in pancreatic and rectal cancers.
A Year in Review: 2020
In March 2020, life as we knew it changed. The way we work, the way we gather, the way we each live our daily lives all felt upended, seemingly overnight. The global pandemic of COVID-19 affected everything, including cancer care and research. COVID-19 brought new risks to cancer patients, whose immune systems are compromised from […]
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer
When Wayne was diagnosed with pancreatitis, the tests showed a very high likelihood of pancreatic cancer.
Chemotherapy-Radiation Combination for Pancreatic Cancer in the Liver
Can targeted radiation disrupt tumor growth in the liver of advanced pancreatic cancer patients with BRCA2 and PALB2 mutations?
Time and Hope
Rose farmer Michael Francis wanted more time with his family, so he joined a clinical trial to treat his stage III pancreatic cancer.