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Reaching Primary Care Providers Through Podcasts
Dr. Jon Hallberg leads a series on early detection of pancreatic cancer as part of his mission to reach providers through podcasts.
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Exercise Before, During, and After Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Could Save Your Life
Dr. Matthew Katz explains the benefits of even the most modest amount of exercise throughout pancreatic cancer treatment.
Quality of Life and Following My Dream
Lee Wonnacott valued his quality of life when he chose treatment for IPMN. Now he rides his motorcycle around the country to honor veterans.
Studying One Family’s Mutations May Change Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Prevention
Dr. Sahar Nissim is studying the genetic mutations in one family predisposed to pancreatic cancer, to find new ways to combat the disease.
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.
Lots and Lots of Research Leads to a Better Outcome
Dan Grunfeld put his experience as a chemist to good use as he researched pancreatic cancer treatments to find a clinical trial.
A Changing Treatment Plan
Shawnee Daniels-Sykes and her doctors have been changing her treatment plan to match her stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Changing Doctors Changed My Prognosis
When Camille Moses was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she realized she needed a doctor with an attitude that she could beat the disease.
Genomic Testing of Pancreatic Tumor Leads to an Important Discovery
Connie Waxman learned the value of palliative care after chemotherapy, radiation, and a pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer; then she had genomic testing.
A Genetic Mutation Aids My Treatment
Malcolm Robertson carries the BRCA2 mutation, so when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, platinum-based chemo was part of his treatment.
A Second Opinion Makes the Difference
Irma Infante refused to give up after a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She went for a second opinion and better treatment options.
Surveillance Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Patients
Dr. Michael Goggins provides results for the CAPS5 pancreatic cancer surveillance and screening study for patients at high risk.
For Families at Risk, Remote Education May Be Key in Improving Genetic Testing Uptake
What’s the best way to educate families at risk for pancreatic cancer about genetic testing? Dr. Sapna Syngal discusses the results of the GENERATE study.
2024 AACR Meeting Update
Some of the highlights of the latest pancreatic cancer research from the 2024 AACR meeting include the mRNA vaccine, and a liquid biopsy.