Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

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Research
May 9, 2017 • 2 Min

Treating BRCA-Negative Pancreatic Cancer Patients with a Family Cancer History Similar to BRCA Carriers

A clinical trial looks at the effectiveness of a PARP inhibitor in BRCA-negative pancreatic cancer patients with a family history BRCA-type cancers.

Research
February 25, 2021 • 2 Min

Adding Focused Radiation to Standard Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Researchers are using IORT–intraoperative radiation therapy–to treat pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed.

Research
April 6, 2021 • 5 Min

New Data Support Preoperative Chemoradiation Regimen for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Should patients get chemotherapy or chemoradiation before surgery? Dr. Matthew Katz provides an update on the Alliance study.

In the News
November 29, 2023 • 1 Min

Let’s Win in a Spectrum News NY1 Report for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Cindy Gavin and Dr. Allyson Ocean appeared in a Spectrum News NY1 report on a pancreatic cancer patient, for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Survivor Stories
January 22, 2020 • 1 Min

Identify Your Risk Early

Long-term survivor Scott Nelson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, so older brother Steve joined a screening study, which caught his cancer at its earliest stages.

Disease Management
November 27, 2023 • 3 Min

Reaching Primary Care Providers Through Podcasts

Dr. Jon Hallberg leads a series on early detection of pancreatic cancer as part of his mission to reach providers through podcasts.

Disease Management
November 10, 2023 • 5 Min

Why Clinical Trials Should Be a Patient’s Starting Point

Why are clinical trials such an important part of pancreatic cancer treatment? We outline many reasons doctors and patients should look at trials.

Disease Management
February 14, 2024 • 5 Min

Nutrition Myths Debunked

Does sugar really feed cancer? Is a keto diet better for cancer? Should cancer patients avoid fats? Dietitians L.J. Amaral and Jessica Harrison take on common nutrition myths.

Survivor Stories
August 3, 2021 • 5 Min

Catching Up with Featured Patients

Get patient updates on four of our most popular stories: Lynne Holcomb, Earl Groce, Roy Vinke, and Shannon Magee.

Disease Management
April 14, 2016 • 5 Min

Three Ways to Be your Own Best Health Advocate

Leslie Michelson recommends putting together a health care team of friends, advocates and physicians for the best possible care after a cancer diagnosis.

Survivor Stories
August 30, 2022 • 3 Min

Family History Matters

After Martin Abrams lost two siblings to pancreatic cancer, he made sure he was screened regularly because of his family history.

Research
July 15, 2020 • 6 Min

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.

News
June 27, 2023 • 2 Min

Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Launches Updated Spanish Platform

Let’s Win is proud to announce the launch of it’s updated Spanish platform, with all the new features of the updated English platform.

Webinars
October 31, 2023 • 1 Min

Risk Factors and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

In this webinar oncologist Dr. Shaalan Beg outlines pancreatic cancer risk factors and gastroenterologist Dr. Oscar Alvarez explains how he looks at symptoms.

Disease Management
June 24, 2020 • 8 Min

At the Table: How to Talk to your Family and Friends about Pancreatic Cancer

David Dessert, Miggie Olsson, and John Moisan share what they learned about how to talk to family and friends about pancreatic cancer.