Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Could There Be a Cure in Vitamin C?
Vitamin C has been found to kill cancer cells that carry the KRAS mutation. This mutation is common in pancreatic and colorectal cancers.
A Simple Blood Test for Early Detection of Eight Cancers Shows Promise
Dr. Anne Marie Lennon explains the CancerSEEK blood test, a liquid biopsy in clinical trials for early detection of eight cancers, including pancreatic.
Shedding More Light On Neoadjuvant Treatment
Dr. Matthew Katz reviews the study that compared neoadjuvant treatment with FOLFIRINOX versus gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel for resectable pancreatic cancer.
Testing a New Immunotherapy Combo in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing an approved immunotherapy drug with a new drug that works on T cells to make it more effective for pancreatic cancer.
Can SBRT Become More Effective?
Radiation oncologist Dr. Todd Aguilera is looking for ways to make SBRT a more effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Positive Results For Borderline Resectable Disease Pilot Study
Dr. Zev Wainberg provides details on a trial of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer.
I’m Still Here
As a five-year pancreatic cancer survivor, Angella Dixon-Watson considers it her mission to educate others about this disease.
How to Eat After a Whipple Procedure
Cancer survivor Ann Ogden helps patients learn to cook food that would help them through treatment and recovery after a Whipple procedure.
I Can Really Do This
William Ramshaw suffered serious infections during treatment for pancreatic cancer, but grit got him through as a long-term survivor.
At the Table: Advocating For Yourself
Patients and survivors discuss the value of advocating for yourself during treatment, whether choosing a doctor or participating in a trial.
I Must Give Back
For Joel Evans, it was the unwavering support of his wife Linda that kept him going through a Whipple procedure and chemotherapy.
Lucky to Find It Early
When Jeneen Genna did not feel well her doctor searched until they found pancreatic cancer. The BRCA2 mutation has her in a clinical trial.
The Alien Inside Me
Kim Vernick details the clinical trial and surgery used to treat her pancreatic cancer. When the cancer returns she explains the treatment she got.
Going Place-to-Place to Find the Treatments I Wanted
David Shell traveled around to a number of doctors and hospitals at different stages of his treatment to be able to get surgery to remove his tumor.
Whatever It Takes To Get Through This
Pancreatic cancer long-term survivor Joel Weiss was treated in New York because the treatment he wanted was not available in Canada at that time.