Managing Your Care
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Early Detection Trial for People at Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Relatives of pancreatic cancer patients or people who carry certain mutations can participate in an early detection clinical trial.
An Expanded Access Trial for Cancer Patients with Specific Mutations
An investigational drug is being used in an expanded access trial for advanced pancreatic and other cancer patients with specific genetic changes.
PARP Inhibitor as Maintenance for Pancreatic Cancer Patients with BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 Mutations
A new clinical trial tests a PARP inhibitor as maintenance treatment for pancreatic cancer patients with BRCA1/2 or PALB2 mutations.
Chemotherapy-Radiation Combination for Pancreatic Cancer in the Liver
Can targeted radiation disrupt tumor growth in the liver of advanced pancreatic cancer patients with BRCA2 and PALB2 mutations?
Early Diagnosis, Great Doctors, and Prayer
Jennifer Lambert was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while on vacation in Spain. She returned home for a Whipple procedure and chemotherapy.
BRCA’s Role in Pancreatic Cancer Investigated
The relationship between BRCA and pancreatic cancer, and how that affects treatment, is the focus of clinical trials looking at PARP inhibitors.
Tumor Genetics Research Brings Some Answers for Families at High Risk
Professor Gloria Peterson of the Mayo Clinic is working on tumor genetics to help make early detection of pancreatic cancer a reality.
The ABCs of Genetic Testing
There are a number of different genetic mutations that can cause familial pancreatic cancer. This article explains some of the most common ones.
Tumor Biology Matters
Dr. Lynn Matrisian of PanCAN, explains that molecular profiling of a pancreatic cancer patient’s tumor can show which treatment will work best.
Finding More Targets for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Noelle LoConte discusses a clinical trial for cancer patients, including pancreatic cancer patients, that have an NRG1 gene fusion.
One of the Biggest Tumors They Had Ever Seen
Pancreatectomy surgery to remove her cancer was Donna Robinson’s goal, despite having one of the largest tumors her doctors had ever seen.
Treating High Blood Sugar in People With Pancreatic Cancer
A new clinical trial explores the effectiveness of the drug glipizide in controlling high blood sugar in pancreatic cancer patients.
A Life-Changing Diagnosis: My PNET
Lalenya Robertson’s stomach problems were a mystery until she mentioned family members’ pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis. Diagnosis: PNET.
Don’t Throw In the Towel
Ashley Coker was dealt a double blow–pancreatic cancer and not qualifying for surgery. She did her research and ended up having a pancreatectomy.
Felix 2.0 Builds Upon Artificial Intelligence Earlier Detection Successes
Can artificial intelligence help find pancreatic cancer sooner? Dr. Elliot Fishman thinks so, and has been working to make it happen.