Genetic Mutations and Family History
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Surveillance Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Patients
Dr. Michael Goggins provides results for the CAPS5 pancreatic cancer surveillance and screening study for patients at high risk.
No Warning Before My Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Retired wrestling coach Cliff Ramos approached his chemotherapy and Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer like he was still coaching.
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.
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.
Genomic Profiling of my Pancreatic Cancer Gave me a New Lease on Life
When standard treatment did not work for Roy Vinke, he had genomic profiling done. A mutation was found, changing his treatment plan.
Time and Hope
Rose farmer Michael Francis wanted more time with his family, so he joined a clinical trial to treat his stage III pancreatic cancer.
Lots and Lots of Research Leads to a Better Outcome
Dan Grunfeld put his experience as a chemist to good use as he researched pancreatic cancer treatments to find a clinical trial.
Man + Machine: Using Deep Learning for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Elliot Fishman is part of a team that is using artificial intelligence, or deep learning to develop techniques for early detection of pancreatic cancer.
Harnessing the Power of Radionuclide Therapy
Julie Sutcliffe is working with targeted radionuclide therapy to go after pancreatic cancer cells that have spread beyond the pancreas.
Hope and a Chance to Fight
Irwin Greenblatt just wanted a chance, so after Whipple surgery he agreed to join a chemotherapy clinical trial. His wife Audrey tells their story.
Summer Safety for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
In the heat of the summer, pancreatic cancer patients face summer safety challenges so they don’t overheat, burn, or exhaust themselves.
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.
MRI-Guided Radiation: A New Option for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Parag Parikh and others are using MRI-guided radiation to provide precision radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer.
The Anatomy of a Whipple Procedure
The Whipple procedure, a surgery used to remove pancreatic cancer in the head of the pancreas, rearranges the digestive system.
Exercise Helps Boost Immune System and Immunotherapy Treatment
Dr. Emma Kurz is part of a research team that has found that exercise can help make immunotherapy more effective for pancreatic cancer.