Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
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The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Anil Rustgi discusses the latest developments in pancreatic cancer treatment and the direction of current research in early detection.
GENERATE Study Aims to Improve Genetic Testing and Prevention for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Sapna Syngal outlines the GENERATE study, which aims to help families with a risk for pancreatic cancer by providing genetic testing.
New Biopsy Shows Promise For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Trovagene is developing a liquid biopsy for pancreatic cancer patients, to allow doctors to test for cancer and track treatment response.
Pancreatic Cancer Patients in the UK Benefit From Unique Precision Medicine Project
Dr. David Chang explains the Precision Panc initiative, a program through the UK’s NHS that helps pancreatic cancer patients find treatments.
Reducing Pancreatic Cancer Risk Through Chemoprevention
Dr. Peter Allen leads a clinical trial of chemoprevention–the use of a medication to prevent IPMNs from developing into pancreatic cancer.
Chemotherapy Plus Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers want to know if irreversible electroporation (IRE) makes it easier for chemotherapy to reach pancreatic cancer cells.
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.
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Unveils Spanish-Language Website To Connect Latinos With Pancreatic Cancer Information, Resources, And Community
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer announces a Spanish-language platform to connect the Latino community to pancreatic cancer resources in Spanish.
New Prospective Clinical Study of Blood-Based Early Detection Test
Dr. Rosalie Sears is working with Biological Dynamics to test a new early detection blood assay and platform for pancreatic cancer screening.
New Study to Get More Minorities Involved in Genetic Testing
Dr. Nicolette Rodriguez leads the REGENERATE study to find the best ways to get more Black and Latinx Americans genetic testing for cancer.
Picking the Right Team
Brigitte Régnier found a treatment team that was using an unusual approach of giving chemoradiation before surgery for pancreatic cancer.
New Study Aims to Reduce Recurrence Risk for Select Patients
Dr. Kim A. Reiss is leading a study of the PARP inhibitor olaparib to delay or prevent a recurrence of surgically removed pancreatic cancer.
New Study Targets Specific BRAF Mutation
One type of BRAF mutation may provide a target for treatment in pancreatic cancer patients, explains Dr. Michael Pishvaian.
I’ll Never Stop Fighting
When Lynne Holcomb was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, she kept fighting through treatment and made it onto a clinical trial.
Going Outside Standard Protocol Changed Everything
Sharon Rockmaker was determined to have a Whipple procedure despite having stage IV pancreatic cancer, and she finally did.