Genetic Mutations and Family History
70 articles
BRCA Mutations and Pancreatic Cancer
Let’s Win, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and the Basser Center for BRCA teamed up to present a webinar on BRCA mutations and pancreatic cancer.
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.
New Gastrointestinal Screening Guidelines for High-Risk Patients
Get informed about the latest pancreatic cancer screening guidelines for high-risk patients from gastroenterologist Dr. Amitabh Chak.
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.
Precursors to Pancreatic Cancer: Are There Any Signs to Watch Out For?
Dr. Venkata Akshintala outlines some of the precursors to pancreatic cancer that people should look out for.
A New Triple Combination for Tumors with BRCA1/2 or PALB2 Mutations
A clinical trial is comparing a two-drug combination with a three-drug combination to see which works better for genetic mutations.
Molecular Testing for Pancreatic Cysts: The Doctor’s View
Dr. Aatur Singhi outlines how testing pancreatic cyst fluid can help determine a patient’s risk of getting pancreatic cancer.
Treating Cancer By Mutation, Not by Tumor Location
Dr. Conan Kinsey outlines the latest basket trials, which focus on tumor mutation, not the location of the cancer.
Most Cancer Mutations Are Random DNA Mistakes
In a large study, Dr. Bert Vogelstein of Johns Hopkins found that a majority of cancers, including pancreatic cancer, are caused by random mutations of DNA.
An Immunotherapy Game Changer
Immunotherapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is approved for use in cancer patients with certain genetic defects in their tumors.
BRCA Mutation Determines My Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Chris Treubert started with one type of chemotherapy but when the results of genetic testing showed a BRCA mutation he changed treatment.
Working With your Doctor to Find Clinical Trials
Oncologist Dr. Kim A. Reiss explains the importance of clinical trials and family history of cancer when choosing a treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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.
Genetic Testing and Molecular Profiling Can Guide Treatment
Watch our webinar on Genetic Testing and Molecular Profiling to learn from experts and patients why this is so important.