Risk Factors

428 articles

News
May 11, 2021 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Turns 5!

Let’s Win has reached its 5th anniversary! We have grown, with more than 500 original stories about treatments and trials to help patients.

News
May 13, 2021 • 2 Min

LET’S WIN! PANCREATIC CANCER Turns 5!

Let’s Win has reached its 5th anniversary. Read about our development and what we have accomplished in 5 short years.

News
August 20, 2021 • 1 Min

PancChat Featured in a Journal Article

PancChat co-host Dr. Niraj Gusani has coauthored an article about the advantages of social media for oncology surgeons.

News
October 14, 2021 • 1 Min

Let’s Learn Webinar on Clinical Trials on October 28th

Join Let’s Win for a webinar on the Importance of Clinical Trials, to learn more about participating in a trial as part of treatment.

Disease Management
November 10, 2022 • 3 Min

For Tommy Thompson, the Commitment to Pancreatic Cancer Research Is Personal

Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is an advocate for pancreatic cancer research because he lost both his brothers to the disease.

Survivor Stories
January 10, 2023 • 4 Min

Taking Chances to Beat Pancreatic Cancer

With a family history of pancreatic cancer, Jay Bozick discovered he carries the BRCA2 mutation, which directed his treatment.

Research
March 8, 2023 • 6 Min

AI Platform Reveals Hidden Biology of Tumor Formation

Dr. Laura Wood and colleagues are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to identify tumors as they are forming.

Research
June 30, 2023 • 5 Min

ASCO 2023: Pancreatic Cancer Research Update

The pancreatic cancer research reports from ASCO 2023 focused on different chemotherapy combinations, including immunotherapy.

Disease Management
August 4, 2023 • 3 Min

Using Ice to Prevent Neuropathy

Neuropathy–tingling or numbness in your extremities–is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Learn more about the role of ice in preventing neuropathy.

Research
September 18, 2023 • 4 Min

Higher Glucose Levels May Improve Chemotherapy Effectiveness

Can higher glucose levels make chemotherapy more effective? Dr. Jordan Winter and colleagues are studying the relationship.

Survivor Stories
November 15, 2023 • 2 Min

A Long Slog to Diagnosis, A Quick Sprint to Surgery

Joseph Mele suffered through a year of mysterious GI symptoms until he was finally diagnosed with stage II pancreatic cancer.

Research
November 20, 2023 • 4 Min

Two-Drug Combo Targets KRAS and Fights Resistance

Researcher Hervé Tiriac leads a clinical trial for a new drug combination targeting KRAS and chemotherapy resistance.

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.

Survivor Stories
January 24, 2024 • 4 Min

Don’t Give Up

Joe Pearson responded so well to chemotherapy that even with a stage III tumor near a blood vessel he was able to have Whipple surgery.

Research
March 25, 2024 • 3 Min

Leveraging Nanoparticle Technology for Paclitaxel Delivery in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Dr. Allyson Ocean explains why nanoparticle delivery technology for getting paclitaxel to the tumor could be advantageous for patients.