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The Benefit of Being Your Own Advocate
Eric Borden decided to advocate for himself when a lesion was found on his pancreas. It was a good choice because it was pancreatic cancer.
Using Molecular Tumor Profiling to Determine the Best Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
A clinical trial looks at whether molecular subtyping of tumors is effective in determining the best pancreatic cancer treatment.
Slowing the Spread of Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing a kinase inhibitor that is used to treat lung diseases, including a type of lung cancer, against pancreatic cancer.
Using a Vitamin to Make Low-Dose Chemotherapy More Effective
A clinical trial compares the effectiveness of low-dose continuous chemotherapy with and without high doses of vitamin C.
Shedding Light on Chemo Brain
What is chemo fog or chemo brain? Are there techniques to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy on the brain?
How to Eat After a Whipple Procedure
Cancer survivor Ann Ogden helps patients learn to cook food that would help them through treatment and recovery after a Whipple procedure.
From Caregiver to Nurse, Overnight
When a loved one is being treated for pancreatic cancer, caregivers become at-home nurses. Marci Andrejko provides some best practices.
My Life is Good Now
When Malcolm Robertson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he already knew he carried the BRCA2 mutation.
Chemotherapy Regimen for Post-Surgery PNET Patients
Will a chemotherapy combination be effective against PNET after high-grade tumors are surgically removed? A clinical trial takes a closer look.
mRNA Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Trial Heading for Phase II
Dr. Vinod Balachandran provides the latest data on the mRNA pancreatic cancer vaccine, now headed to a phase II clinical trial.
For Tommy Thompson, the Commitment to Pancreatic Cancer Research Is Personal
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is an advocate for pancreatic cancer research because he lost both his brothers to the disease.
Let’s Win Announces Let’s Learn Webinar Series
Are you a health care professional who wants to know more about the risks, symptoms, and treatments for pancreatic cancer? Join our webinars!
Gut Reaction for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Florencia McAllister and her team are looking at the tumor microbiome to develop effective pancreatic cancer treatments.
Adding A Noninvasive Surgical Technique to Standard Treatment for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial compares standard treatment plus irreversible electroporation to standard treatment alone for locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Comparing Two Types of Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Tumors that Cannot Be Surgically Removed
Researchers are comparing standard radiotherapy treatment with a newer type of radiation that uses heavy ions, for nonsurgical pancreatic cancer patients.