Benefits
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Early Study Shows Exercise Alone Can Reduce Inflammation
Dr. Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate is studying how exercise can reduce inflammation, and how that impacts pancreatic cancer.
Platform Trial Design Aims to Get Information Quickly and Efficiently
Dr. Eugene Koay is leading a platform trial, for a more nimble way to adapt to participants’ response to treatments being tested.
Newly Discovered Protein Complex in RAS Pathway May Provide a Treatment Target
Dr. Andrew Aguirre and other researchers from Dana-Farber and the Broad Institute are looking at the RAS pathway for a new target.
What Happens When Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Fail?
Why do clinical trials fail? What about the patients on the trial? Learn more about what happens when pancreatic cancer clinical trials fail.
After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Know Your Benefits and Rights
If you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer you are likely entitled to certain benefits under law. Read more to learn the details.
Stay Fit During Cancer Treatment
Researcher Christina Dieli-Conwright discusses the benefits of exercise during pancreatic cancer treatments, and ways patients can stay fit.
Pancreatic Cancer Patients Have a Role in Treatment Choices
Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Peter De Rosa explains how patient-reported outcome measures can help direct treatment choices and supportive care.
Six Important Points
Russell Reed learned to advocate for himself and shares six important points that he learned on his treatment journey.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the March 2020 PancChat, pancreatic cancer experts discussed treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other important issues for patients.
Finding a Clinical Trial
Let’s Win’s Trial Finder Clinical trials are important to consider for pancreatic cancer patients at all stages of the disease. Trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments not yet widely available, offering hope and potentially better outcomes. Studies are taking place at numerous locations across the United States, making participation more accessible than ever. Let’s Win […]
Questions to Ask Before You Begin Chemotherapy
Do you want to better understand your pancreatic cancer treatment? Dr. Andrew Hendifar outlines important questions to ask before starting chemotherapy.
An Update on the Whipple Procedure
Learn more about the latest developments in the Whipple procedure, the surgery most often used to remove pancreatic tumors.
Very Fortunate
Mike Duffy considers himself very fortunate that his pancreatic cancer was caught early enough to qualify him for the Whipple procedure.
Medical Marijuana: More Science Could Help Clear the Air
What’s the scoop on medical marijuana? Legal? Helpful? Find the most up-to-date information on what it is approved for, and where the research is going.
Decoding the Differences between At-Home and Medical Genetic Testing
Genetic counselors Jill Stopfer and Heather Hampel explain the differences between at-home and medical genetic testing, including precision and knowledge.