Advocacy
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Let’s Win and Partners Present Poster and Abstract at Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
Let’s Win and partners presented a poster and abstract that highlights the first pancreatic cancer group Twitter chat at the January 2018 ASCO GI meeting.
I Didn’t Expect to Be Doing This
Sheila Sky Kasselman, a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, started a foundation to help others after recovering from Whipple surgery.
No Time to Wait: UK Pancreatic Cancer Patients Struggle with Treatment and Diagnostic Delays
Peter De Rosa of Pancreatic Cancer UK provides an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted pancreatic cancer patients in the UK.
LET’S WIN! PANCREATIC CANCER Turns 5!
Let’s Win has reached its 5th anniversary. Read about our development and what we have accomplished in 5 short years.
PancChat Featured in a Journal Article
PancChat co-host Dr. Niraj Gusani has coauthored an article about the advantages of social media for oncology surgeons.
“She Saved My Life”
Ronda became an advocate after her Whipple surgery, but credits neuroendocrine cancer advocate Maryann with saving her life by insisting on follow-up.
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.
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.
PRECEDE Trial Sets Survival Rate Goal
Dr. Raymond Wadlow explains how earlier detection of high-risk people is key the PRECEDE trial’s goal to increase pancreatic cancer survival rates.
Taking a Look At FAK Inhibitors
Dr. Conan Kinsey is looking at how FAK inhibitors can make immunotherapy more effective in combination with chemotherapy.
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.
Changing Course Midstream
Barbara Green wasn’t happy with her doctors, so she took the advice of her support group, was an advocate for herself, and changed doctors.
ASCO GI Symposium Features a Broad Range of Pancreatic Cancer Research
Researchers at ASCO GI 2024 reported on research in health disparities, KRAS and other genetic mutations, and novel treatments.
Cancer-Free and Running Strong
After her Whipple procedure, Janice Canfield is making the most of her time, working, running races, and traveling the world.
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?