Screening and Early Detection
635 articles
Learning to Guide My Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
The more Colin Gabriel learned about pancreatic cancer, the more he realized he needed to guide his treatment, rather than go where his HMO recommended.
Carefully Choosing My Doctor
Doris Bowdoin researched to find the best doctor for her pancreatic cancer. Now she advocates for others through the Witches of St. Andrews.
Tomorrow Is a New Day
Abby Pezzulo was an active young working mother when she was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
Education, Clinical Trials, and Advocacy
Pat Theobald lost her mother to pancreatic cancer, so when she received the same diagnosis she knew to start treatment with a clinical trial.
The Stroma Presents Challenges and Treatment Opportunities
Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee explains how researchers are approaching penetrating the fibrous stroma around pancreatic tumors, which has long challenged treatment.
Two Enzymes May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Severity and Development
Dr. Alexandra Newton and her lab have found that the relationship between two enzymes common to cancer may play a role in pancreatic cancer prognosis.
An Unexpected Diagnosis After Surgery
Lora Kelly had surgery to remove a cyst that turned out to be pancreatic cancer. Treatment including clinical trials keeps the cancer from returning.
Following a Treatment Plan
As a retired oncology nurse, Virginia Wetcher knew she needed a good treatment plan after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
A New Radiation Therapy Helped Me Beat Cancer
Connie Harrington’s tumor was wrapped around an artery, eliminating surgery. After chemo, her oncologist steered her to MRI-guided radiation, which has made all the difference.
Diabetes
If You Have Diabetes, Are You at Risk for Pancreatic Cancer? If you are living with diabetes or prediabetes, you may have heard that there is a link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer. Please be reassured that most people with diabetes do not develop pancreatic cancer. However, it is known that almost one in four […]
Here Today Because of a Whipple Procedure
Rick Lenert had a Whipple procedure for stage I pancreatic cancer, followed by many complications but he’s here 18 years later enjoying life.
Triple Immunotherapy Shows Dramatic Results
Dr. William Freed-Pastor is testing a combination of three types of immunotherapy to attack pancreatic tumors.
Laboratory Study Shows Keto Diet May Enhance Chemotherapy
Dr. Joshua Rabinowitz’s initial study has found that a Keto diet may enhance the effects of chemotherapy and treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Study Reveals Molecular Differences in Young-Onset Pancreatic Cancer
There has been a notable increase in cases of young onset pancreatic cancer. Dr. Jashodeep Datta and team are exploring why this is happening.