Diabetes and Other Diseases
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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.
Chicken Enchiladas and Pancreatic Cancer
For William Ramshaw, a typical meal of Mexican food led to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, including a Whipple procedure and chemoradiation.
NALIRIFOX Shows Promise in Early Studies
Dr. Zev Wainberg describes the new combination NALIRIFOX, being tested in the NAPOLI-3 clinical trial for advanced pancreatic cancer patients.
Exploiting DNA Mutations For Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. James Cleary explains how the researchers at Dana-Farber are looking to make PARP inhibitors even more effective for pancreatic cancer patients.
Tumor Subtypes Potentially Provide Clues About Prognosis and Treatment
Drs. Andrew Aguirre and David Ting are teasing out the differences between pancreatic cancer subtypes, to get treatments that work better.
A Look at MEK and Autophagy Inhibition
Dr. Conan Kinsey looks at the MEK pathway as way to make immunotherapy more effective for pancreatic cancer patients.
Each Person Is a Statistic of One
When Miggie Olsson was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer she opted for a science-based unusual treatment plan to have a chance at survival.
Progress and Promise—Research in 2023
What advances were made in 2023 for pancreatic cancer treatments? Where is research headed in the coming year?
2024 AACR Meeting Update
Some of the highlights of the latest pancreatic cancer research from the 2024 AACR meeting include the mRNA vaccine, and a liquid biopsy.
What Drives Pancreatic Cancer Spread?
Dr. Gina Razidlo and her team focus on how stop metastasis–pancreatic cancer spreading–to aid in drug development.
Symptom Management for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Manage pancreatic cancer treatment symptoms and side effects with effective symptom management techniques from oncologist Dr. Kim A. Reiss.
A Routine Physical Saved My Life
John Moisan’s doctor noticed he had lost weight, and insisted he get an abdominal CT scan. They found a pancreatic tumor and he had a pancreatectomy.
Ablative SMART Radiotherapy Could Be Beneficial for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Learn the advantages of radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer with an MRI-guided system as researched by radiation oncologist Dr. Michael Chuong.
New Guidelines on the Use of Radiation for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
New clinical guidelines from the American Society for Radiation Oncology will help clarify the best uses of radiation treatment 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.