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Cachexia Research Gaining Momentum
Why do pancreatic cancer patients lose weight even if they are eating well? Dr. Teresa Zimmers explains the syndrome called cachexia.
A Liquid Biopsy for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Bert Vogelstein and his team at Johns Hopkins are working with a blood test called a liquid biopsy, which tests cells for mutations related to cancer.
The Latest Research from the 2025 AACR Special Conference
Highlights from the 2025 AACR Special Conference on pancreatic cancer research include updates on drugs that work on KRAS, AI and early detection, and biomarkers.
Younger Brother’s Pancreatic Cancer Leads to Regular Screening for his Oldest Brother
When Scott Nelson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, oldest brother Steve began regular screening, which lead to his early diagnosis.
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.
A Newly Identified Biomarker Panel Shows Promise in Earlier Pancreatic Cancer Detection
The first pancreatic cancer blood test may soon be a reality, as a biomarker panel from the lab of Dr. Ken Zaret shows promise in early testing.
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.
ASCO GI Symposium Features a Broad Range of Pancreatic Cancer Research
Researchers at ASCO GI 2024 reported on research in health disparities, KRAS and other genetic mutations, and novel treatments.
Can a Pancreatic Cancer Screening Test Become a Reality?
Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman discusses screening options for pancreatic cancer and criteria for people who might want to get screened.
A Year in Review: 2022 in Research
What progress was made in pancreatic treatment and screening? Learn about the major pancreatic cancer developments of 2022.
Where We Are with COVID-19—A Wrap-Up
In a final COVID-19 Tip of the Week, pancreatic cancer patients need to continue social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands frequently.
The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Anil Rustgi discusses the latest developments in pancreatic cancer treatment and the direction of current research in early detection.
Tumor Biology Matters
Dr. Lynn Matrisian of PanCAN, explains that molecular profiling of a pancreatic cancer patient’s tumor can show which treatment will work best.
Research and Other Highlights from the 2023 AACR Annual Meeting
The 2023 AACR meeting focused on the latest research into KRAS, other immunotherapy approaches, and honored Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee.
New Study Aims to Reduce Recurrence Risk for Select Patients
Dr. Kim A. Reiss is leading a study of the PARP inhibitor olaparib to delay or prevent a recurrence of surgically removed pancreatic cancer.