Survivor Stories
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At the Table: Anxiety Before Each Chemotherapy Treatment
Read this roundtable discussion with pancreatic cancer patients and survivors as they share insights into how they manage their anxiety around treatment.
Using AI to Create a Better Test to Predict Pancreatic Cancer Progression
Dr. Dan Theodorescu is using AI to isolate more effective biomarkers than the CA 19-9 test to track pancreatic cancer progression.
Focus on Nutrition with The National Pancreas Foundation
Because they focus on all diseases of the pancreas, the National Pancreas Foundation created a cookbook to guide patients on how to eat.
Testing a New Immunotherapy Combo in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing an approved immunotherapy drug with a new drug that works on T cells to make it more effective for pancreatic cancer.
What to Eat—and What to Avoid—When You Have Pancreatic Cancer
The disease and treatment for pancreatic cancer affect the digestive system. Dietitian L.J. Amaral guides you to the best nutrition sources.
ASCO 2023: Pancreatic Cancer Research Update
The pancreatic cancer research reports from ASCO 2023 focused on different chemotherapy combinations, including immunotherapy.
2024 AACR Meeting Update
Some of the highlights of the latest pancreatic cancer research from the 2024 AACR meeting include the mRNA vaccine, and a liquid biopsy.
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.
Common Anti-Anxiety Medications May Affect Outcomes
Many pancreatic cancer patients take anti-anxiety medications. But what you take may affect how your treatment works, says Dr. Michael Feigin.
Progress and Promise—Research in 2023
What advances were made in 2023 for pancreatic cancer treatments? Where is research headed in the coming year?
Slowing the Growth of One Type of Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Kelsey Klute explains the advantages of the radiopharmaceutical lutetium Lu 177 dotatate treatment for certain neuroendocrine tumors.
Is Pancreatic Cancer Different in Black Patients?
Pancreatic cancer occurs at a higher rate in Black patients. Dr. Howard Crawford leads a study looking at the cancer biology for differences.
How to Eat with Pancreatic Cancer
What should I eat while in treatment? Oncology dietitian Maria Petzel provides eating strategies for pancreatic cancer patients.
Testing a Virus to Help Kill Pancreatic Tumor Cells
Researchers are testing whether cold virus can penetrate the tumor stroma and help kill pancreatic cancer cells.
Enhancing Standard Chemotherapy in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing a new kinase inhibitor as a way to make standard chemotherapy more effective against advanced pancreatic cancer.