Research

a smiling woman with short blond hair in a doctor's white coat
Research
September 17, 2026 • 6 Min

A New Approach to MEK Inhibition for First-Line Treatment

Dr. Eileen O’Reilly outlines a phase III trial of a targeted therapy for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

An affiliate of the Lustgarten Foundation, the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research.

Research
July 22, 2026 • 5 Min

Tackling KRAS G12D

Dr. Leon Pappas explains the workings of the new KRAS G12D inhibitor, now in phase I/II clinical trials around the US and Australia.

Research
June 29, 2026 • 3 Min

ASCO 2026: An Update on Research

Daraxonrasib wasn’t the only research news to come out at ASCO 2026. Learn about other new drugs and tests for pancreatic cancer.

Survivor Stories

Pancreatic cancer patient Ellen Robbins and her husband Bob
Survivor Stories
November 2, 2022 • 3 Min

Urinary Tract Scans Lead to My Diagnosis

Ellen Robbins has the BRCA2 mutation, and that allowed her to participate in a clinical trial for her pancreatic cancer.

pancreatic cancer patient Reesa Levy
Survivor Stories
June 27, 2022 • 4 Min

Taking a Chance on a Clinical Trial

Reesa Levy traveled to find the right pancreatic cancer doctor for her, and then joined a clinical trial for a vaccine.

pancreatic cancer patient Ira Sharp
Survivor Stories
June 1, 2022 • 5 Min

The Benefit of Multiple Clinical Trials

Dr. Ira Sharp knew that his best bet for surviving pancreatic cancer was to look for clinical trials as part of his treatment.

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