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Taking Life with Pancreatic Cancer One Day at a Time
François has been taking chemotherapy for his pancreatic cancer treatment and living one day at a time, to make the most of his life.
The Sound of Hope
Kim Bate has a long family history of pancreatic cancer, losing his sister and twin brother to it. Then he received the same diagnosis.
Understanding “Flattening the Curve” and Why it’s Important
What does “flattening the curve” mean when it comes to COVID-19? Does it mean the pandemic is over? Read our story to learn more and how you can stay healthy.
COVID-19: What You Should Do Now
Learn what you should do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially if you have a weakened immune system from pancreatic cancer treatment.
Pancreatic Cancer Pain Management a Zap Away
Dr. Yaacov Lawrence discusses the results of his clinical trial using SBRT radiotherapy for pain management of pancreatic tumors.
Meet the Researcher: Arnav Mehta, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Arnav Mehta combines mathematics and medicine in his search to improve options for gastrointestinal cancer patients. Learn about his groundbreaking work.
What Is It Going to Take to Stop Pancreatic Cancer? A 10-Year Survivor’s Perspective
Survivor William Ramshaw reflects on the need for more research into treatments and early detection tests for pancreatic cancer.
Aiming to Improve Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Deirdre Cohen discusses clinical trials that aim to improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
Let’s Win: Innovative Online Community Offers Guidance to Patients With Pancreatic Cancer and Their Families
The ASCO Post, a news publication of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, features Let’s Win and its mission to help pancreatic cancer patients.
Living with Pancreatic Cancer
Camille Altgelt searched for clinical trials for her pancreatic cancer but did not qualify. Her treatment with chemotherapy and radiation was successful.
Novel Drug Therapy Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Reducing Levels of Antioxidants
New research finds that reducing antioxidants can help kill pancreatic cancer cells, suggesting a new direction for treatment.
Chemotherapy Plus Immunotherapy Trial Shows Promise
Dr. Gulam Manji leads a clinical trial that uses two types of immunotherapy to enhance chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer patients.
A Life-Saving, Life-Changing Diagnosis
Randi C. Ervin’s primary care doctor suspected she had something more than prediabetes. Testing showed pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.
Meet the Researcher: Hiroyuki Kato, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher Dr. Hiroyuki Kato has traveled from Japan to Boston for his research on IPMNs and pancreatic cancer.
New Cancer Stem Cell Pathway Drug May Change Standard of Care
Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab is testing a new drug that works on pancreatic cancer stem cells to make chemotherapy more effective.