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Unexpected Blessings From My Pancreatic Cancer
Kelly Pankratz says she has been graced with unexpected blessings in her pancreatic cancer journey, which includes pancreatectomy surgery.
The Importance of Family and Friends
Michael Florio has been able to count on his family and friends to get him to pancreatic cancer treatment and support him through a Whipple procedure.
Family, Friends, Hope, Strength, and Prayer
Susan Wells had chemotherapy but her treatment took a detour into more chemo and a clinical trial before she had a Whipple procedure.
Nurse Navigators Provide a Guide for the Pancreatic Cancer Journey
Are you overwhelmed by your pancreatic cancer diagnosis? Patricia Gambino explains how a nurse navigator can help you through the treatment process.
Taking a Different Approach to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
When Dr. Stephen Bigelsen was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, he found a doctor to created a personalized treatment plan.
Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer?
Did you know that periodontal disease may predict pancreatic cancer? Researchers are finding a link between unhealthy gums and the deadly cancer.
The Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer Connection
Professor Dr. Suresh Chari explains the link between newly on-set diabetes as an indication of pancreatic cancer. Read Dr. Chari’s findings to learn more.
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.
AACR Annual Meeting 2021 Highlights
Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation bring you the pancreatic cancer research highlights of the 2021 AACR Annual Meeting,
Will New-Onset Diabetes Provide a Way to Detect Pancreatic Cancer Earlier?
Dr. Anirban Maitra, Dr. Suresh Chari, and others are looking at the relationship between new-onset diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
New Immunotherapy Strategy Aimed at High-Risk Population
Dr. Neeha Zaidi is the lead investigator of an immunotherapy trial using a vaccine for people at high risk for pancreatic cancer.
Research Suggests Twitter as a Powerful Tool to Drive Awareness about Pancreatic Cancer
Research analysis of PancChat shows the power of the Twitter chat to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer.
New Potential Early Detection Trial for Type 2 Diabetics
Dr. Anna Bergamaschi explains the new Avantect blood test for the early detection of pancreatic cancer in people with type 2 diabetes.
Early Study Shows Exercise Alone Can Reduce Inflammation
Dr. Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate is studying how exercise can reduce inflammation, and how that impacts pancreatic cancer.
Sidney Levinson
Sidney Levinson is a lawyer who specializes in restructuring and special situations. He has practiced for more than 35 years and is currently a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, a New York-based law firm. He is a fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy and, from 1992 to 1995, served as a trial attorney in […]