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Family History
Does it Run in My Family? The connection between your family’s medical history and pancreatic cancer As you may already know, cancer can run in families. In fact, people carrying certain genetic mutations have an increased risk of getting cancers including breast, colon, prostate, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer. All told, researchers estimate that known genetic […]
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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 […]
June’s Mitzvah Project
In the fall of 2022, my family and I learned that a beloved dad in our community had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The news made me very sad. In addition to being a husband and dad of four kids, Jeff was super involved in my community for as long as I can remember. Among […]
Charlotte’s 100-Mile Race
In memory of Jacotte and Dennis On August 26th I am running in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, a 100-mile race through France, Italy, and Switzerland. This grueling race follows the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc, and has a total elevation gain of around 32,940 feet (10,040 meters). It is widely regarded […]
Buying Time for Another Clinical Trial
Richard Valdes has alternated standard pancreatic cancer treatments with clinical trials of immunotherapy and a pancreatic vaccine during his treatment.
The Importance of Clinical Trials
Judith Goldring outlines her treatments for pancreatic cancer using a series of clinical trials, as her cancer progresses.
Kerri Kaplan
Kerri Kaplan is the President of the Lustgarten Foundation, which is America’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research and is relentlessly focused on improving patient outcomes. Kerri oversees all aspects of the Lustgarten Foundation’s operational activities, including major fundraising initiatives, patient outreach, and the Foundation’s in-depth research portfolio. Early in her career at the […]
Using the Energy Around Me to Help Me Heal
Judith Glaser’s genetic mutation influenced her chemotherapy and radiation treatments, supported by the healing energy of friends.
Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life
Patti Dille believes in looking on the bright side of things, even as she takes on ampullary cancer and its treatments.
Pancreatic Cancer Leads to a New Direction
After Sheila Sky Kasselman recovered from pancreatic cancer treatment, she became a pancreatic cancer activist, determined to help find more treatments.
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.
Stay Fit During Cancer Treatment
Researcher Christina Dieli-Conwright discusses the benefits of exercise during pancreatic cancer treatments, and ways patients can stay fit.
Do What Makes You Happy
When Rich Grodin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he and his wife Staci teamed up to find the best treatments and doctors.
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