Early Detection

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June 13, 2022 • 1 Min

Resources

Our extensive collection of web-based and other resources for patients, families, and caregivers provides easy access to information on a wide variety of subjects related to pancreatic cancer. The resources are reviewed and updated periodically to ensure they are current.

Survivor Stories
January 8, 2018 • 4 Min

Changing Doctors Changed My Prognosis

When Camille Moses was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she realized she needed a doctor with an attitude that she could beat the disease.

Survivor Stories
August 27, 2021 • 4 Min

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.

Survivor Stories
December 10, 2021 • 4 Min

Vigilance Leads to Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Michael Whalen searched for someone willing to treat him with chemotherapy.

Research
May 14, 2018 • 3 Min

Immunology Researchers Solve a Mystery of Metastasis

Physician and researcher Douglas Fearon and his lab have a possible explanation for how cancer cells metastasize, and the role surgery may play in this process.

Research
February 4, 2019 • 5 Min

Genetic Testing for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients

A study by Dr. Gloria Petersen’s research team has led to an official recommendation that all pancreatic cancer patients get genetic testing.

Research
March 31, 2022 • 7 Min

New Trial to Find Biomarkers to Guide Treatment

Drs. Jennifer Knox and Elizabeth Jaffee lead the PASS-01 trial using biomarkers and other measures to choose individualized treatment.

News
April 20, 2020 • 3 Min

COVID-19 and Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials

How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting clinical trials? Learn more about what steps are being taken to protect patients on trials, plus more.

News
September 26, 2017 • 1 Min

President Jimmy Carter—Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer PSA

Let’s Win Honorary Chair President Jimmy Carter’s family has been devastated by pancreatic cancer. Join him in supporting our mission.

News
September 26, 2017 • 1 Min

Faces of Let’s Win: Dr. David Tuveson

Dr. David Tuveson, Director of the Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Research Laboratory, explains why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat.

News
September 28, 2017 • 1 Min

Faces of Let’s Win: Rona Greenberg—Pancreatic Cancer Patient

In this video, pancreatic cancer patient Rona Greenberg discusses why Let’s Win is a necessary tool for patients and their families.

News
September 26, 2017 • 1 Min

Visit Let’s Win for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Information

Co-founder Anne Glauber encourages pancreatic cancer patients and their families to visit Let’s Win for innovative science-driven treatment information.

News
November 16, 2017 • 1 Min

Cindy Gavin Demands Better for World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Cindy Gavin, Founding Executive Director of Let’s Win, demands better treatment options for World Pancreatic Cancer Day in this PSA.

News
November 16, 2017 • 1 Min

Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation Demand Better for World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Cindy Gavin of Let’s Win and Kerri Kaplan of the Lustgarten Foundation demand better for treatments and research on World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

News
November 16, 2017 • 1 Min

World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Members Demand Better on World Pancreatic Cancer Day

World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition members come together on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to demand better for patients, treatments, early detection, research.