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New Clues in Pancreatic Cancer Weight Loss
Dr. Matthew Vander Heiden is researching how pancreatic tumors trigger weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients, and the relationship with survival.
Plenty to Live For
Steven was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2012. Now a long-term survivor, he asked himself “What do I have to live for?” There was plenty.
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.
Surveillance Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Patients
Dr. Michael Goggins provides results for the CAPS5 pancreatic cancer surveillance and screening study for patients at high risk.
This Is What It’s Like To Live With Pancreatic Cancer
Anne Glauber recounts her treatment for pancreatic cancer for Prevention magazine and offers insights on embracing each day and living it to its fullest.
Understanding “Flattening the Curve” and Why it’s Important
What does “flattening the curve” mean when it comes to COVID-19? Does it mean the pandemic is over? Read our story to learn more and how you can stay healthy.
Breathe Happy
When Helene Avraham-Katz was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she and her family made the decision to fight it with everything they could.
I’m Going to Live Every Day
Sharon Simone got a second opinion that led to a treatment protocol suited to her BRCA1 mutation. Now she is a long-term survivor.
Sharing My Knowledge With Others
David Dessert knew his family carried BRCA2, and told his doctor after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. This led to a better treatment plan.
Hope For All Stages
The doctors and researchers at the Penn Pancreatic Cancer Research Center examine different aspects of pancreatic cancer to find better treatments.
Compassionate Use: An Option Beyond Standard of Care
Investigational drugs can be accessed through the FDA’s compassionate use program. Learn more about how this can be used in pancreatic cancer treatments.
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.
Meet the Researcher: Arnav Mehta, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Arnav Mehta combines mathematics and medicine in his search to improve options for gastrointestinal cancer patients. Learn about his groundbreaking work.
Meet the Researcher: Hiroyuki Kato, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher Dr. Hiroyuki Kato has traveled from Japan to Boston for his research on IPMNs and pancreatic cancer.
What Is It Going to Take to Stop Pancreatic Cancer? A 10-Year Survivor’s Perspective
Survivor William Ramshaw reflects on the need for more research into treatments and early detection tests for pancreatic cancer.