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Pancreatic Cancer and Family History
Dr. Diane Simeone is developing a tablet-based family history survey to identify patients with a genetic-based risk for developing pancreatic cancer.
A Registry for Those at Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Robert Kurtz founded the Pancreatic Tumor Registry at Memorial Sloan Kettering to learn more about the genetic mutations that cause pancreatic cancer.
New Drug Shows Positive Results in Early Trials
A new drug called PEGPH20, which helps chemotherapy drugs reach their target, is showing positive results in an ongoing pancreatic cancer trial.
Following a Treatment Plan
As a retired oncology nurse, Virginia Wetcher knew she needed a good treatment plan after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
An Unexpected Diagnosis of PNET
Lisa Tayman was surprised to discover that the shoulder pain she had was from a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
A Life-Saving, Life-Changing Diagnosis
Randi C. Ervin’s primary care doctor suspected she had something more than prediabetes. Testing showed pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.
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.
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?
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.
Finding a Safe Dose of a New Drug for Some Types of Solid Tumors
LMB-100 is a lab-created protein that targets mesothelin. It is being tested against pancreatic cancer and other solid tumors in a clinical trial.
Radiotherapy Implant plus Standard Chemotherapy
The OncoSil radiotherapy implant device is being tested on pancreatic cancer in a clinical trial that combines it with standard chemotherapy.
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.
Testing Immunotherapy for Safety Before and After Pancreatic Cancer Removal
Researchers are testing a new monoclonal antibody to see if it helps patients with pancreatic tumors that can be surgically removed.
No Warning Before My Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Retired wrestling coach Cliff Ramos approached his chemotherapy and Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer like he was still coaching.