Chemotherapy
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The Alien Inside Me
Kim Vernick details the clinical trial and surgery used to treat her pancreatic cancer. When the cancer returns she explains the treatment she got.
A Clinical Trial Gives Me a Comfortable Life
Irwin Hausman lives a relatively comfortable life with pancreatic cancer, thanks to a clinical trial using low-dose chemotherapy and high-dose vitamin C.
Finding a Treatment Geared to My Cancer
Samuel Chi describes his search for a pancreatic cancer treatment that allows him to live comfortably and reduce his tumor so he can have surgery.
Using the Energy Around Me to Help Me Heal
Judith Glaser’s genetic mutation influenced her chemotherapy and radiation treatments, supported by the healing energy of friends.
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.
Tonsil Cancer Follow-up Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Gene Waters was fortunate that a follow-up for tonsil cancer found his pancreatic cancer early. He got a second opinion for his treatment.
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.
COMBATing Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Manuel Hidalgo explains the COMBAT trial, which combines immunotherapy, a checkpoint inhibitor, and chemotherapy to attack pancreatic cancer.
Fighting to Win
Melissa Kartasevich’s fiance and daughter motivate her pancreatic cancer battle, as she fights it to reach her goal of surgery to remove the tumor.
An Unexpected Diagnosis After Surgery
Lora Kelly had surgery to remove a cyst that turned out to be pancreatic cancer. Treatment including clinical trials keeps the cancer from returning.
The Relatively New Procedure of Irreversible Electroporation Has Given Me Time
When chemotherapy and radiation stopped working, Leslie Wineberg was glad to qualify for irreversible electroporation (IRE).
Planning Every Day to Live
Tammy Richardson has focused her pancreatic cancer treatment choices on maintaining her quality of life, so she can travel and see family.
Confidence in My Treatment
After he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, retired 9/11 first responder Enrico Crisafi found a doctor he believed in, and who believed in him.
Drug Onivyde Gives New Hope to Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Onivyde (injectable irinotecan), combined with fluorouracil and leucovorin, has been approved as a second-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer.
Hypertension Drug as Part of First-Line Treatment for Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing if the addition of a hypertension drug to standard treatment will be more effective for advanced pancreatic cancer.