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Disappointing Results of a Phase II Trial Using Angiogenesis Inhibitor
Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab reports on the disappointing results of a trial combining an angiogenesis inhibitor and mFOLFIRINOX.
RNA Precision Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Opens At Columbia
Dr. Andrea Califano leads a precision oncology clinical trial of the OncoTreat platform, which looks at proteins to determine treatment.
New Study Combines Checkpoint Inhibitors with Radiation Therapy to Boost Immune Response
Dr. Theodore Hong combines checkpoint inhibitors–a type of immunotherapy–with radiation to boost the immune system in pancreatic cancer treatment.
Pancreatic Cancer Patients in the UK Benefit From Unique Precision Medicine Project
Dr. David Chang explains the Precision Panc initiative, a program through the UK’s NHS that helps pancreatic cancer patients find treatments.
New Research Sheds Light on Hot and Cold Tumors
Dr. Ben Z. Stanger and his team are finding links between the number of T cells a tumor has and the effectiveness of immunotherapy.
Precision Medicine from the Get-Go for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Ben George and colleagues at the Medical College of Wisconsin are using molecular profiling to determine the best chemotherapy for a patient’s pancreatic cancer.
CRISPR-Engineered Immunotherapy for Metastatic GI Tract Cancers
CRISPR technology is used as part of an immunotherapy clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer and other GI cancers.
Finding Your Own Hope: A Seven-Year Survivor of Pancreatic Cancer
Nancy is a 7-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. Watch the video to hear what she says about battling pancreatic cancer and being a long-term survivor.
Catching Up With Survivors
How are some of our long-term survivors doing? Roberta Luna, Steven Merlin, Camille Moses, Ed Duncan, and Laurie MacCaskill tell all.
Facing Pancreatic Cancer and Making the Most of Borrowed Time
With a young family, Justin Baker is hoping for more time because he has a genetic mutation that favors certain treatments.
If Something Feels Wrong, Insist on Testing
Kristin Sine wanted an answer to her mysterious pain, but she had to insist on testing to find out she had a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
A Story that Began During COVID-19, with a Preview Seven Years Before
Penelope Dixon has gone through many treatments for her pancreatic cancer because of recurrences, but she has not given up.
Let’s Win and the Elvin Howard, Sr. PCAF Raise Awareness with a New PSA
The Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation and Let’s Win release a new PSA to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in people of color.
Worried About Getting COVID-19 from Shipped Packages? Wash Your Hands!
Can cardboard packages bring COVID-19 into your house? What should you do? The experts all agree: Wash your hands thoroughly after handling packages.
Pancreatic Cancer Patients Have a Role in Treatment Choices
Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Peter De Rosa explains how patient-reported outcome measures can help direct treatment choices and supportive care.