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The Positive Impact of a Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial
Richard Blish was a healthy, athletic 67-year-old when he developed symptoms of pancreatic cancer. His daughter steered him to a clinical trial for treatment.
Faith Daniels
Millions of viewers know Faith Daniels for her role as an anchor, host and correspondent on some of America’s most popular Network News and Talk Show programs. Daniels is also an accomplished media consultant, working with major company CEOs and executives on strategic messaging and delivery skills. Her work with CEOs includes major national product […]
Surviving a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Lisa Beckendorf was suprised to find out that the cause of her digestive troubles was a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET).
The Importance of a Good Treatment Team
Wayne Mullis credits his treatment team with choosing the best pancreatic cancer treatment for him and for helping him through treatment.
Patient-Focused Research to Better Understand Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Diane Simeone stresses the importance of research and clinical trials to get better results for pancreatic cancer patients.
Solving the Mystery of Cachexia
Researchers are looking for ways to combat cachexia, the metabolic syndrome that causes weight and muscle loss in people with cancer and other diseases.
An Update on the Whipple Procedure
Learn more about the latest developments in the Whipple procedure, the surgery most often used to remove pancreatic tumors.
Precision Medicine from the Get-Go for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Ben George and colleagues at the Medical College of Wisconsin are using molecular profiling to determine the best chemotherapy for a patient’s pancreatic cancer.
The Promise of Organoids
Dr. Brian Wolpin explains how organoids are being used to develop personalized treatment for pancreatic cancer patients.
Adjuvant Chemotherapy with Modified FOLFIRINOX Regimen Improves Survival
A French clinical trial showed that adjuvant chemotherapy (given after surgery) with modified FOLFIRINOX improves survival of pancreatic cancer patients.
A Combination of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Radiation Shows Promise
Dr. Alok Khorana discusses the results of clinical trials of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation to make surgery more effective.
Pancreatic Cancer: 2018 Highlights And Looking Forward to 2019
Dr. Allyson Ocean leads an overview of the new treatments and protocol from 2018 as well as what are the next steps in treatment for 2019.
Pancreatic Cancer Patients in the UK Benefit From Unique Precision Medicine Project
Dr. David Chang explains the Precision Panc initiative, a program through the UK’s NHS that helps pancreatic cancer patients find treatments.
For Pancreatic Cancer Patients, Pain Control Through Targeted Radiotherapy
Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is using celiac plexus radiotherapy in a clinical trials to target a source of pain for pancreatic cancer patients.
Taking a Systems Biology Approach to Find a New Pancreatic Cancer Target
Dr. Andrea Califano is using systems biology and cell regulators to find new targets in the search for ways to stop pancreatic cancer cells.