Screening and Early Detection
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The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Fights for Equitable Cancer Care
The Association of Community Cancer Centers helps local oncologists access the latest treatment and care information, says Dr. Leigh Boehmer.
Targeting Mutant KRAS with Immunotherapy
Dr. Beatriz Carreno explains how her team is targeting the KRAS mutation with a pancreatic cancer vaccine to make the immune system work against cancer.
Going After a Specialized Radiation Treatment
Don Myrah wanted more than chemotherapy. He read about a specialized radiation treatment and directly contacted the company behind it.
Pancreatic Cancer and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
Pharmacist Trevor Christ emphasizes the importance of sharing your medication list with your medical team and pharmacist.
Study Shows Fungi Boost Pancreatic Cancer Development and Growth
Drs. George Miller and Berk Aykut are leading research into the role of fungi in the growth and development of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Can Mimic Other Health Problems
Cindy Lopez thought she had back problems, but she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation shrunk the tumor for surgery.
Symptoms
Learn about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer. The symptoms of pancreatic cancer are similar to the symptoms for many other illnesses. This makes it hard to recognize and diagnose the disease at earlier, more treatable stages. What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Adenocarcinoma Neuroendocrine Main Symptoms of Adenocarcinoma (or Exocrine) Tail Head Body Tail […]
Mary Fisher
The world “discovered” Mary Fisher on the evening of August 19, 1992, when she delivered a speech at the 1992 Republican Convention. It is ranked as one of the 100 greatest American speeches in the 20th Century. Since the steaming night in Houston, the world has come to know Mary as a gifted artist, a […]
Forget Stages . . . Set Goals Instead!
After her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Heather Sanderson set goals: surgery and then getting back to the gym.
A Second Opinion: Important for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. Allyson Ocean and Dr. Jordan Winter explain why getting a second opinion can be of great benefit for pancreatic cancer patients.
Radiation Therapy to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Smith Apisarnthanarax, a radiation oncologist, details the different types of radiation therapy given to pancreatic cancer patients.
What Exactly Does an Oncology Pharmacist Do?
An oncology pharmacist plays an important role on a patient’s care team. Learn more from Dr. Tammy McClellan about what oncology pharmacists do.
Genetic Profiling Leads to a Clinical Trial
With treatment not working and nothing to lose, Cathleen Janosko did her research and got help finding a clinical trial to match her tumor’s mutation.
Finding Your Home Away From Home When Traveling for Treatment
Learn more about specialty treatment housing, where you can stay if you need to travel for your pancreatic cancer treatment.
Surviving Pancreatic Cancer and Embracing Life
Joel Evans’ endocrinologist was concerned so he sent him to get tested for pancreatic cancer. It was caught early enough for a Whipple procedure.