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Working With your Doctor to Find Clinical Trials
Oncologist Dr. Kim A. Reiss explains the importance of clinical trials and family history of cancer when choosing a treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Don’t Give Up
Joe Pearson responded so well to chemotherapy that even with a stage III tumor near a blood vessel he was able to have Whipple surgery.
Find Treatment Options
In Find Treatment Options, oncologists and genetic counselors discuss treatments and the importance of genetic testing.
Learn the Risk Factors
In the first Let’s Learn webinar, Learn the Risk Factors, experts explain how diabetes, genetic mutations, and pancreatitis impact pancreatic cancer.
The Mother I’ve Always Wanted To Be
Despite a long struggle with pancreatic cancer, long-term survivor Elizabeth O’Connor wants as much time as possible with her children.
New Study Focuses On Supportive Oncology Care At Home
Dr. Ryan Nipp is exploring the value of supportive oncology care at home for pancreatic cancer patients in a pilot clinical trial.
Pancreatic Cancer and Family History
Dr. Diane Simeone is developing a tablet-based family history survey to identify patients with a genetic-based risk for developing pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer
When Wayne was diagnosed with pancreatitis, the tests showed a very high likelihood of pancreatic cancer.
Following a Treatment Plan
As a retired oncology nurse, Virginia Wetcher knew she needed a good treatment plan after her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
An Unexpected Diagnosis of PNET
Lisa Tayman was surprised to discover that the shoulder pain she had was from a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
A Life-Saving, Life-Changing Diagnosis
Randi C. Ervin’s primary care doctor suspected she had something more than prediabetes. Testing showed pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.
Finding Your Own Hope: A Seven-Year Survivor of Pancreatic Cancer
Nancy is a 7-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. Watch the video to hear what she says about battling pancreatic cancer and being a long-term survivor.
Choosing the Strongest Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Miriam Hermosa decided to take advantage of her relatively good health and try pancreatic cancer treatment with FOLFIRINOX to get more time with her family.
Managing Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer with Chemotherapy and Diet
A new clinical trial looks at a special diet that tries to curb a patient’s metabolism to slow cancer growth during chemotherapy.
Managing the Side Effects of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy side effects can be uncomfortable. Dr. Laleh Melstrom outlines patient options for managing the various side effects for increased quality of life.