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Don’t Let Doctors Tell You Nothing’s Wrong
After a long road to diagnosis Brandon Stone learned he has a BRCA2 genetic mutation that impacts his treatment.
Dousing Out-of-Control KRAS Signaling in Pancreatic Cancer
Rene Bernards and his team are targeting the signaling pathway of the KRAS mutation, which occurs in almost all pancreatic cancers.
Diversity Lacking in Pancreatic Cancer Trials
Drs. Kelly Herremans and Jose Trevino report on the lack of diversity in pancreatic cancer clinical trials, and possible root causes.
Listen to Your Body
When Roxanne Waling discovered she had pancreatic cancer she underwent genetic testing. She found she was a BRCA2 carrier, which influenced her post-treatment decisions about her health.
Understanding How Super-Enhancers Rev Up Pancreatic Cancer Growth
Researcher Ronald Evans, Ph.D., and his team at the Salk Institute are focusing on how super-enhancers stimulate pancreatic cancer growth.
Living Longer with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dr. Pamela Hodul walks us through different types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET) and how rare they are along with the latest treatment options.
After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Know Your Benefits and Rights
If you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer you are likely entitled to certain benefits under law. Read more to learn the details.
CRISPR: A New Tool to Help Understand Cancer-Linked Mutations
Lukas Dow, Ph.D., is using CRISPR technology to find better ways to fight cancer by editing the genome.
Patient-Focused Research to Better Understand Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Diane Simeone stresses the importance of research and clinical trials to get better results for pancreatic cancer patients.
No Time for Self-Pity
When David Smith started losing weight after a diabetes diagnosis, his daughter-in-law was concerned because she had seen this before.
The Promise of Organoids
Dr. Brian Wolpin explains how organoids are being used to develop personalized treatment for pancreatic cancer patients.
Reducing Pancreatic Cancer Disparities Through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)
The NCI’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) aims to reduce cancer disparities among the underserved by giving everyone access to clinical trials.
Newly Diagnosed
What to Do If You Are Newly Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer You or someone you love has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Now what? First, take a breath and know that you are not alone in this overwhelming moment. Let’s Win has the most up-to-date information, research, and resources to help you make informed decisions […]
COMBATing Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Manuel Hidalgo explains the COMBAT trial, which combines immunotherapy, a checkpoint inhibitor, and chemotherapy to attack pancreatic cancer.
My Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
In 1968 Bob Harris had a then-rare operation for pancreatic cancer: the Whipple surgery. Despite the side effects Bob has thrived.