Living with Pancreatic Cancer
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New FDA Approval Brings More Treatment Options in Metastatic Disease
The FDA has approved the use of liposomal irinotecan in the chemotherapy combination NALIRIFOX for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Understanding Distal Pancreatectomy
Distal pancreatectomy is another type of surgery used to remove tumors. Learn more and if you may qualify for this surgery.
Pancreatic Cancer Can Mimic Other Health Problems
Cindy Lopez thought she had back problems, but she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation shrunk the tumor for surgery.
Chemotherapy to Survive; Fitness to Thrive
Mike Levine switched oncologists to find chemotherapy that works on his pancreatic cancer. After that he was able to compete in the Ironman Triathlon.
Following a Treatment Plan
As a retired oncology nurse, Virginia Wetcher knew she needed a good treatment plan after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Molecular Sequencing Leads to Customized Treatment
When Florida resident Doron Broman was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, his decision to get treated in Boston gave him access a PARP inhibitor for maintenance.
Why ME?
Harry Sparks went for a second opinion after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and was able to have Whipple surgery.
Diagnosed Early
Because Anthony Rafaniello had recurring pancreatitis, he paid close attention when he started to feel sick. The result: pancreatic cancer diagnosed early.
Multicenter Trial Focuses on Neoadjuvant Treatment for Borderline Resectable and Locally Advanced Disease
Dr. David Ryan outlines a new trial for pre-surgical pancreatic cancer treatment combining a blood pressure drug, immunotherapy, standard care and SBRT.
Two Types of Immunotherapy for Surgically Removable Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial compares the effectiveness of two different types of immunotherapy with standard treatment after pancreatic cancer surgery.
Whatever It Takes To Get Through This
Pancreatic cancer long-term survivor Joel Weiss was treated in New York because the treatment he wanted was not available in Canada at that time.
I’m Still Here
As a five-year pancreatic cancer survivor, Angella Dixon-Watson considers it her mission to educate others about this disease.
Better Than Ever
Long-term survivor Abby Pezzulo’s children very young when she was diagnosed with PNET, so she focused on them and her husband to get through.
I Can Really Do This
William Ramshaw suffered serious infections during treatment for pancreatic cancer, but grit got him through as a long-term survivor.
I Must Give Back
For Joel Evans, it was the unwavering support of his wife Linda that kept him going through a Whipple procedure and chemotherapy.