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Early Study Shows Exercise Alone Can Reduce Inflammation
Dr. Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate is studying how exercise can reduce inflammation, and how that impacts pancreatic cancer.
Slowing the Growth of One Type of Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Kelsey Klute explains the advantages of the radiopharmaceutical lutetium Lu 177 dotatate treatment for certain neuroendocrine tumors.
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.
Is Pancreatic Cancer Different in Black Patients?
Pancreatic cancer occurs at a higher rate in Black patients. Dr. Howard Crawford leads a study looking at the cancer biology for differences.
Find the Joy in Your Life Every Day
Long-term survivor Donna Robinson decided to focus on joy rather than fear during treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Focus on Joy
Long-term survivor Marisa Harris shares her thoughts on surviving, thriving, and making the most of your time while in treatment.
You Can Overcome It
When Camille Moses was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she was told to go home to die. She got a second opinion and is now a 7-year survivor.
Should Cancer Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes!
Should pancreatic cancer patients get the COVID-19 vaccine? According to the experts, yes, and as soon as they can.
Every Day is a Gift
Kenny Vickers traveled a long road to recovery after what he thought was an ulcer turned out to be pancreatic cancer. Now he is a long-term survivor.
You’ll Get Through It
Margie Goldsmith has faced pancreatic cancer three times, and each time she has used her positive attitude to help her through treatment.
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.
If You Believe You Can Do This . . .
Barry Hendrickson spent much of his career helping cancer patients with hair loss, but he never expected to be in their shoes.
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.
Never Ever Ever Give Up
Lynne Holcomb turned to a clinical trial when standard treatment was not stopping her stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Let’s Win: Innovative Online Community Offers Guidance to Patients With Pancreatic Cancer and Their Families
The ASCO Post, a news publication of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, features Let’s Win and its mission to help pancreatic cancer patients.