Maintenance Treatment
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mRNA Vaccine Trial Expands to Numerous Locations
The mRNA vaccine trial spearheaded by Dr. Vinod Balachandran has opened in more locations in the US and around the world.
The Promise of Organoids
Dr. Brian Wolpin explains how organoids are being used to develop personalized treatment for pancreatic cancer patients.
Taking a Systems Biology Approach to Find a New Pancreatic Cancer Target
Dr. Andrea Califano is using systems biology and cell regulators to find new targets in the search for ways to stop pancreatic cancer cells.
Canadian Study NeoPancONE Focuses on Biomarker Validation
Dr. Jennifer Knox is leading the NeoPancONE trial for a biomarker that indicates which patients will respond better to certain chemotherapy before surgery.
Understanding Family History Makes a Difference in Treatment Options
Elizabeth Pršić describes her mother Andrea’s pancreatic cancer treatment. Andrea has the BRCA2 mutation, which helps determine the plan.
A Longer Plan with Treatment Options
Susan Riddle had chemotherapy and radiation before she qualified for NanoKnife treatment, all to control her pancreatic cancer.
Learning to Guide My Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
The more Colin Gabriel learned about pancreatic cancer, the more he realized he needed to guide his treatment, rather than go where his HMO recommended.
Find Treatment Options
In Find Treatment Options, oncologists and genetic counselors discuss treatments and the importance of genetic testing.
Gathering Information for the Right Treatment
Staci and Rich Grodin applied their medical information research skills when Rich was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
High-Dose Focused Radiation after Surgical Removal of Pancreatic Tumors
A clinical trial looks at the effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy in killing cancer cells in the margins after pancreatic tumor removal.
Evaluating Different Immunotherapy Combinations
A platform clinical trial evaluates immunotherapy combinations with standard of care treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer.
Studying One Family’s Mutations May Change Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Prevention
Dr. Sahar Nissim is studying the genetic mutations in one family predisposed to pancreatic cancer, to find new ways to combat the disease.
Complementary Therapies—a Way to Gain Peace?
What techniques are other pancreatic cancer patients using to relieve symptoms and side effects, and cope with treatment? Learn more about the most popular complementary therapies.
Chemotherapy in Comfort
Oncology nurse Heather Hannon offers her expertise to cancer patients in what is best to bring to treatments so you can pass the time in peace and comfort.
Mental Health and Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. William Breitbart provides tips for your mental health during pancreatic cancer treatment, and an explanation of who can provide help.