Disease Management
606 articles
Sometimes Life Hits You in the Head
Pancreatic cancer survivor William Ramshaw shares his advice about managing life after diagnosis and during treatment for other patients.
The Key Role of an Oncology Dietitian in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Not sure what to eat during treatment? Oncology dietitian Antonella Apicella explains how to tailor an eating plan to your needs.
Stay Fit During Cancer Treatment
Researcher Christina Dieli-Conwright discusses the benefits of exercise during pancreatic cancer treatments, and ways patients can stay fit.
What Is It Going to Take to Stop Pancreatic Cancer? A 10-Year Survivor’s Perspective
Survivor William Ramshaw reflects on the need for more research into treatments and early detection tests for pancreatic cancer.
The Whys and Hows of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), is an important part of treatment that is often not properly utilized, but a new tool can help.
Using Ice to Prevent Neuropathy
Neuropathy–tingling or numbness in your extremities–is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Learn more about the role of ice in preventing neuropathy.
All About End-of-Life Planning: Difficult Conversations
Do you know how to prepare for end-of-life? Do you want to make it easier on your family? Dr. Dawn Gross provides some planning guidelines.
Why End-of-Life Conversations Matter—and How to Have Them
Social worker Lauren Shaffer and palliative care specialist Dr. Dawn Gross discuss how to have difficult conversations about end-of-life care and wishes.
Nutrition Myths Debunked
Does sugar really feed cancer? Is a keto diet better for cancer? Should cancer patients avoid fats? Dietitians L.J. Amaral and Jessica Harrison take on common nutrition myths.
In Safe Hands: Selecting the Right Whipple Surgeon
The Whipple procedure is a complex surgery–how do you find an expert with the vast experience needed for your surgery?
Drama Helps Playwright Tackle Pancreatic Cancer Loss
Playwright Isobel Barrett has turned the tragic loss of her husband into a moving play that is also a tool for pancreatic cancer advocacy.
Practical Tips For Patients In Treatment
Long-term survivor and patient advocate Steven Merlin has a host of practical tips for patients to help manage life during treatment.
Surveillance Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Patients
Dr. Michael Goggins provides results for the CAPS5 pancreatic cancer surveillance and screening study for patients at high risk.
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.
New Prospective Clinical Study of Blood-Based Early Detection Test
Dr. Rosalie Sears is working with Biological Dynamics to test a new early detection blood assay and platform for pancreatic cancer screening.