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Research
February 15, 2019 • 4 Min

Pancreatic Microbiome May Hold the Key To Better Treatment

Dr. Deirdre Cohen’s research into the pancreatic microbiome has found that gut bacteria may directly influence the effectiveness of immunotherapy.

Research
October 11, 2021 • 5 Min

Gut Reaction for Pancreatic Cancer

Dr. Florencia McAllister and her team are looking at the tumor microbiome to develop effective pancreatic cancer treatments.

Research
May 15, 2023 • 5 Min

Is Pancreatic Cancer Different in Black Patients?

Pancreatic cancer occurs at a higher rate in Black patients. Dr. Howard Crawford leads a study looking at the cancer biology for differences.

Research
September 3, 2020 • 6 Min

The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Dr. Anil Rustgi discusses the latest developments in pancreatic cancer treatment and the direction of current research in early detection.

Research
August 6, 2021 • 5 Min

Diversity Lacking in Pancreatic Cancer Trials

Drs. Kelly Herremans and Jose Trevino report on the lack of diversity in pancreatic cancer clinical trials, and possible root causes.

Research
December 5, 2022 • 4 Min

Meet the Researcher: Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin, M.D., Ph.D.

Researcher Dr. Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin focuses on DNA damage repair as he looks for better pancreatic cancer treatments.

Research
June 22, 2022 • 4 Min

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.

Research
March 21, 2023 • 5 Min

More Research Needed For Neuropathy

Dr. Allyson Ocean discusses the use of glutamine to ease the neuropathy caused by chemotherapy drugs for pancreatic cancer.

Research
July 14, 2023 • 4 Min

New Study Tackles the Link Between Sleep Disruption and Cachexia

Cachexia occurs frequently among pancreatic cancer patients. Dr. Evan Noch is looking at how sleep disruption and cachexia interact.

Research
August 9, 2023 • 5 Min

“Radical Collaboration” to Find Cures for the Deadliest Cancers

Break Through Cancer was founded to promote collaboration between major research institutions, in order to develop cures for the deadliest cancers.

Research
September 29, 2023 • 5 Min

Common Anti-Anxiety Medications May Affect Outcomes

Many pancreatic cancer patients take anti-anxiety medications. But what you take may affect how your treatment works, says Dr. Michael Feigin.

Research
December 30, 2016 • 4 Min

The Cancer Moonshot

Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee of Johns Hopkins is part of the Cancer Moonshot’s Blue Ribbon Panel, and she explains the goals of the program.

Research
May 2, 2019 • 5 Min

Two Enzymes May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Severity and Development

Dr. Alexandra Newton and her lab have found that the relationship between two enzymes common to cancer may play a role in pancreatic cancer prognosis.

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June 20, 2022 • 1 Min

Glossary

Our extensive collection of web-based and other resources for patients, families, and caregivers provides easy access to information on a wide variety of subjects related to pancreatic cancer.

Disease Management
February 1, 2023 • 6 Min

I’m a Person, Not a Diagnosis

Burt Rosen discusses his life with PNET, making sure he is a person, and more than his diagnosis.