Diet and Nutrition
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New Study Tackles the Link Between Sleep Disruption and Cachexia
Cachexia occurs frequently among pancreatic cancer patients. Dr. Evan Noch is looking at how sleep disruption and cachexia interact.
A Cancer-Free Life 25 Years in the Making
Andy Lyons lost many family members to pancreatic cancer. With such a family history he knew to be proactive and get screened regularly.
Comprehensive Molecular Test Helps Classify Pancreatic Cysts
Dr. Aatur Singhi and colleagues are developing a test to help determine whether pancreatic cysts are likely to turn cancerous.
Lucky to Find It Early
When Jeneen Genna did not feel well her doctor searched until they found pancreatic cancer. The BRCA2 mutation has her in a clinical trial.
Facing Pancreatic Cancer and Making the Most of Borrowed Time
With a young family, Justin Baker is hoping for more time because he has a genetic mutation that favors certain treatments.
Learning to Recognize the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
Recognizing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer is key to early detection. Laura Metzger’s story illustrates the importance of detecting pancreatic cancer early.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the March 2020 PancChat, pancreatic cancer experts discussed treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other important issues for patients.
Shedding Light on Chemo Brain
What is chemo fog or chemo brain? Are there techniques to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy on the brain?
PATHFINDER Blood Test Trial Focused on Early Detection
Dr. Minetta Liu is part of the team conducting a clinical trial to find biomarkers that will become an easy blood test for pancreatic cancer.
Progress and Promise—Research in 2023
What advances were made in 2023 for pancreatic cancer treatments? Where is research headed in the coming year?
The Rallying Remedy: The Value of Palliative Care
Palliative care expert Holly Prigerson explains the advantages of palliative care during treatment as well as part of an end-of-life plan.
Can a Pancreatic Cancer Screening Test Become a Reality?
Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman discusses screening options for pancreatic cancer and criteria for people who might want to get screened.
New Clues in Pancreatic Cancer Weight Loss
Dr. Matthew Vander Heiden is researching how pancreatic tumors trigger weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients, and the relationship with survival.
Chemotherapy: A Key Player in the Battle Against Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Gabriela Chiorean walks us through the different types of chemotherapy treatments for pancreatic cancer and how they work.
Tonsil Cancer Follow-up Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Gene Waters was fortunate that a follow-up for tonsil cancer found his pancreatic cancer early. He got a second opinion for his treatment.