Screening and Early Detection

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August 2, 2022 • 4 Min

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Disease Management
April 11, 2019 • 4 Min

Handling the Changes Cancer Brings to Your Lifestyle

Drs. Sunil Hingorani and David Zhen discuss ways to handle lifestyle changes including work and diet during pancreatic cancer treatment.

Disease Management
June 3, 2019 • 5 Min

Reading the Scientific Study to Understand a Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

How can you tell if a scientific study is good? Learn what to look for in reliable studies and whether there may be a trial to pursue.

Patient Voices
February 28, 2022 • 6 Min

My Eight-Year Un-Celebration of Surviving Pancreatic Cancer

William Ramshaw shares his thoughts and advice for those in treatment, on reaching the eight-year pancreatic cancer survivor mark.

Treatments
May 13, 2022 • 4 Min

Understanding Distal Pancreatectomy

Distal pancreatectomy is another type of surgery used to remove tumors. Learn more and if you may qualify for this surgery.

Survivor Stories
February 12, 2019 • 4 Min

Genomic Profiling of my Pancreatic Cancer Gave me a New Lease on Life

When standard treatment did not work for Roy Vinke, he had genomic profiling done. A mutation was found, changing his treatment plan.

News
September 12, 2017 • 3 Min

Let’s Win Inducted into the PR News Platinum Hall of Fame

Let’s Win has been inducted into the PR News Platinum Hall of Fame. Other inductees include the ALS Association’s ice bucket challenge.

Disease Management
April 8, 2024 • 4 Min

In Safe Hands: Selecting the Right Whipple Surgeon

The Whipple procedure is a complex surgery–how do you find an expert with the vast experience needed for your surgery?

Diet and Nutrition
September 23, 2024 • 4 Min

Exploring Alternatives to Creon for Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy

Oncology dietitian Meghan Laszlo explains how pancreatic enzyme replacement drug Creon works and available alternatives.

Survivor Stories
April 29, 2025 • 2 Min

USAF Veteran PJ, Author, Entrepreneur, and Survivor of CHF and Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. James Moss has followed many different pursuits in his life but now he can call himself a pancreatic cancer survivor.

Disease Management
September 17, 2020 • 3 Min

What You Should Know About Tumor Boards

A tumor board brings together experts in different treatment fields to discuss your case and help direct your pancreatic cancer treatment.

Survivor Stories
April 26, 2018 • 3 Min

Solving My Problem Saved My Life

Bruce Seibert knew something wasn’t right when he felt nauseous, but was surprised when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which was followed by a Whipple procedure.

Member
September 15, 2022 • 3 Min

Millicent Fortunoff

Millicent Fortunoff is President of M. Fortunoff Communications. She has extensive experience managing global and national media relations campaigns that build one reputation across regions, yet tailored to local issues and audiences. Prior to opening her own consultancy Ms. Fortunoff was a Senior Vice President in the Global Issues Communications Group at Ruder Finn (Finn […]

Research
July 14, 2017 • 5 Min

An Immunotherapy Game Changer

Immunotherapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is approved for use in cancer patients with certain genetic defects in their tumors.

News
June 7, 2019 • 2 Min

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Updates Clinical Trials Section

Let’s Win announces updates to its clinical trials section on its website. These include a new clinical trial finder, animations,and educational pages.