I have just been diagnosed.
What should I do?
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Survivor Stories
May 12, 2026 • 3 Min
Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life
Patti Dille believes in looking on the bright side of things, even as she takes on ampullary cancer and its treatments.
Latest Stories
Survivor Videos
May 6, 2026 • 1 Min
My Reason
Research
April 30, 2026 • 5 Min
2026 AACR Annual Meeting Gives Hope for the Future
Caregivers
April 24, 2026 • 4 Min
How to Communicate with Medical Experts When You’re the Caregiver
Survivor Stories
Symptoms
Learn about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and the risk factors for developing this disease, including the relationship with diabetes, the importance of family history, and the role of chronic pancreatitis in pancreatic cancer.
Symptoms
February 9, 2022 • 5 Min
Understanding Who Is at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Who is high-risk for pancreatic cancer? Oncologist Dr. Matthew Yurgelun explains high-risk populations and what steps to take if you meet the criteria.
Symptoms
September 20, 2021 • 4 Min
Precursors to Pancreatic Cancer: Are There Any Signs to Watch Out For?
Dr. Venkata Akshintala outlines some of the precursors to pancreatic cancer that people should look out for.
Symptoms
June 8, 2021 • 4 Min
Crafting a Medical Family Tree
Disease Management
Educate yourself about pancreatic cancer and learn ways to make your life more comfortable during and after treatment. Find information on nutrition, exercise, and more to help you navigate life with pancreatic cancer.
Disease Management
May 15, 2025 • 5 Min
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.
Disease Management
May 5, 2025 • 7 Min
Top 10 Tips and Tricks for a Better Chemo Experience
How do you manage side effects and life on chemo? Oncology nurses have given us 10 practical tips on what to do.
Disease Management
February 20, 2025 • 5 Min
Preparing for a Whipple Procedure: A Roadmap for Patients and Caregivers
Disease Management
December 30, 2024 • 5 Min
Pancreatic Cancer, Diabetes, and Endocrine Health: What You Need to Know
Treatments
How is pancreatic cancer treated? Learn important information about your disease, the treatments you may face, what types of clinical trials are available and how to join a trial, and research into early detection.
Treatments
December 8, 2022 • 4 Min
What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
Learn more about the main different types of pancreatic cancer–adenocarcinoma and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Treatments
September 16, 2022 • 4 Min
Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer: Tests to Expect
What can you expect during pancreatic cancer diagnostic testing? Dr. Gobind Anand offers expert guidance to stay informed throughout the process.
Treatments
May 13, 2022 • 4 Min
Understanding Distal Pancreatectomy
Treatments
December 7, 2021 • 10 Min
Learn More About Qualifying for Clinical Trials