Genetic Mutations
359 articles
Having a genetic mutation can make all the difference in treatment choices, and even longer-term survival. Learn more about the importance of genetic testing and molecular profiling.
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.
Putting the Immune System on the Offensive
A discussion of immunology in cancer treatment, focusing on the work of Elizabeth Jaffe, M.D., and her cancer vaccine and checkpoint inhibitors.
Immunotherapy Treatments Provide Hope to Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. Robert Vonderheide of the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania describes immunotherapy trials for pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Exceptional Responders and the Immune System Link
Dr. Vinod Balachandran looks at the immune system of exceptional responders–patients who respond extremely well to chemotherapy–for treatment clues.
PATHFINDER Blood Test Trial Focused on Early Detection
Dr. Minetta Liu is part of the team conducting a clinical trial to find biomarkers that will become an easy blood test for pancreatic cancer.
Researching More Second-Line Options for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Allyson Ocean explains the concept behind a novel second-line treatment being tested for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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.
A Report from ASCO GI 2022
Clinical trials were reported on at ASCO GI 2022, as well as reports on COVID, virtual tumor boards, and racial disparities in treatment.
New Pancreatic Cancer Public Service Announcement
Let’s Win and the Elvin Howard Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation announce a joint public service announcement in a press release.
Let’s Win and the Elvin Howard, Sr. PCAF Raise Awareness with a New PSA
The Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation and Let’s Win release a new PSA to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in people of color.
Meet the Researcher: Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher Dr. Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin focuses on DNA damage repair as he looks for better pancreatic cancer treatments.
What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
Learn more about the main different types of pancreatic cancer–adenocarcinoma and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Taking a Look At FAK Inhibitors
Dr. Conan Kinsey is looking at how FAK inhibitors can make immunotherapy more effective in combination with chemotherapy.
Adapting Chemotherapy Regimens for a Better Pancreatic Cancer Outcome
Researchers are comparing chemotherapy regimens for effectiveness before surgery, and whether switching treatments makes a difference.
mRNA Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Trial Heading for Phase II
Dr. Vinod Balachandran provides the latest data on the mRNA pancreatic cancer vaccine, now headed to a phase II clinical trial.