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Testing Immunotherapy for Safety Before and After Pancreatic Cancer Removal
Researchers are testing a new monoclonal antibody to see if it helps patients with pancreatic tumors that can be surgically removed.
Using Humor to Face Pancreatic Cancer
Richard Liles has a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis but feels it is very important to keep a sense of humor throughout.
Chemoradiation Before Tumor Removal to Lessen Possible Post-Surgical Disease
A clinical trial examines the effectiveness of presurgical chemotherapy and radiation in making cancer-free margins after tumor removal.
Twice Facing Pancreatic Cancer
Steven Lewis has faced down pancreatic cancer twice–first with a Whipple, chemo and radiation; then with liver surgery for metastasis.
Treating Tumors Before Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Can neoadjuvant treatment such as chemoradiation make pancreatic cancer removal surgery more effective? That is the question asked by this clinical trial.
Testing an Experimental Combination of Drugs
A clinical trial for some cancers including pancreatic cancer tests the effectiveness of a checkpoint inhibitor and an antisense oligonucleotide inhibitor.
Quality of Life and Following My Dream
Lee Wonnacott valued his quality of life when he chose treatment for IPMN. Now he rides his motorcycle around the country to honor veterans.
New Study Targets Specific BRAF Mutation
One type of BRAF mutation may provide a target for treatment in pancreatic cancer patients, explains Dr. Michael Pishvaian.