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“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.
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.
For Families at Risk, Remote Education May Be Key in Improving Genetic Testing Uptake
What’s the best way to educate families at risk for pancreatic cancer about genetic testing? Dr. Sapna Syngal discusses the results of the GENERATE study.
Symptoms and Risk Factors
Moderator Daniel G Garza leads Dr. Rachna Shroff and Dr. Fiyinfolu Balogun in a discussion of risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Testing the Addition of a New Drug to Radiation Therapy for Localized Pancreatic Cancer
In combination with radiation treatment, researchers are testing a new drug that causes DNA damage to make that treatment more effective.
Visit Let’s Win for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Information
Co-founder Anne Glauber encourages pancreatic cancer patients and their families to visit Let’s Win for innovative science-driven treatment information.
Pancreatic Cancer and Family History
Dr. Diane Simeone is developing a tablet-based family history survey to identify patients with a genetic-based risk for developing pancreatic cancer.
Overcoming Challenges to Vaccine Immunotherapy
Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee explains the challenges facing the scientists developing vaccine-based immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
Higher Glucose Levels May Improve Chemotherapy Effectiveness
Can higher glucose levels make chemotherapy more effective? Dr. Jordan Winter and colleagues are studying the relationship.
Instagram Live with Dr. Allyson Ocean and Andrew Rakeman, Ph.D.
Dr. Allyson Ocean and Andrew Rakeman, Ph.D., got together on Instagram Live to discuss pancreatic cancer, risks, symptoms, and research.
Targeting Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers are testing a new drug targeting cell growth in solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer.
A New Combination Targeting the RAS Pathway
Researchers are testing two new drugs that target the RAS pathway, to make standard chemotherapy more effective.
Let’s Win Rings the Nasdaq Closing Bell for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
The Let’s Win team and supporters rang the closing bell at Nasdaq on November 22, 2019, to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day on November 21.
Let’s Win Rings the Nasdaq Closing Bell for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Let’s Win marked Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month by ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday November 12, 2018.
New Liquid Biopsy Shows Promise for Early Detection
Dr. Ajay Goel has a new approach to a liquid biopsy early detection test for pancreatic cancer. So far, the results are very impressive.