Diabetes and Other Diseases
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Be Your Own Best Advocate
After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, long-term survivor Chris Parrish found she had to be her own advocate to get a chance at survival.
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Series—Year Four
Our inspiring Survivors video series is entering Year Four. Meet more long-term survivors as well as researchers working for new treatments.
A New Drug to Target Cancer Cell Enzymes
Researchers are testing a drug that targets the enzymes that help generate energy for cell division, to disrupt pancreatic cancer cell multiplication.
I Made It
Long-term survivor Carolynn Kiel lost her mother and sister to pancreatic cancer, so she learned to stay vigilant,
Let’s Learn Webinar on Clinical Trials on October 28th
Join Let’s Win for a webinar on the Importance of Clinical Trials, to learn more about participating in a trial as part of treatment.
Let’s Win Announces Let’s Learn Webinar Series
Are you a health care professional who wants to know more about the risks, symptoms, and treatments for pancreatic cancer? Join our webinars!
The First Line of Defense against Pancreatic Cancer
Drs. Allyson Ocean and David Tuveson explain why pancreatic cancer patients should participate in clinical trials at the time of diagnosis.
Tough Tortoise of a Drug Beating Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals is testing RX-3117, a slow-releasing drug similar to gemcitabine, in a clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients.
Personalized Treatment Plans in the Fight Against PC
David Dessert explains that his aunt’s genetic testing for BRCA2 mutation directed his own treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Testing Immunotherapy for Safety Before and After Pancreatic Cancer Removal
Researchers are testing a new monoclonal antibody to see if it helps patients with pancreatic tumors that can be surgically removed.
A Combination of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Radiation Shows Promise
Dr. Alok Khorana discusses the results of clinical trials of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation to make surgery more effective.
Alternating Protocols to Attack Pancreatic Cancer
Working with his oncologist, Dr. Mark Fishman decided to follow non-standard alternating protocols to treat his pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Caught By Chance
When Jason McMurtrie found out he had a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor he chose laparoscopic surgery; now he’s back traveling with his wife.
Pancreatic Cancer Found By Chance
Barry Reiter’s pancreatic cancer was found during a presurgical MRI for prostate cancer. Now he had a bigger battle on his hands.
Safety and Effectiveness of a New Drug for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing dose safety and effectiveness of a new drug for pancreatic cancer, in combination with gemcitabine.