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Genetic Testing for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A study by Dr. Gloria Petersen’s research team has led to an official recommendation that all pancreatic cancer patients get genetic testing.
Putting Familial Risk In Perspective
Dr. Alison Klein works to understand the relationship between familial risk and the chances of developing pancreatic cancer.
Treating BRCA-Negative Pancreatic Cancer Patients with a Family Cancer History Similar to BRCA Carriers
A clinical trial looks at the effectiveness of a PARP inhibitor in BRCA-negative pancreatic cancer patients with a family history BRCA-type cancers.
Tumor Genetics Research Brings Some Answers for Families at High Risk
Professor Gloria Peterson of the Mayo Clinic is working on tumor genetics to help make early detection of pancreatic cancer a reality.
Pancreatic Cancer: 2018 Highlights And Looking Forward to 2019
Dr. Allyson Ocean leads an overview of the new treatments and protocol from 2018 as well as what are the next steps in treatment for 2019.
Progress in BRCA-Related Cancers Highlighted By the Basser Center
The Basser Center for BRCA hosted a panel discussion of the latest breakthroughs and discoveries for BRCA-related cancers.
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.
The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Anil Rustgi discusses the latest developments in pancreatic cancer treatment and the direction of current research in early detection.
New NCCN Guidelines Stress Genetic Testing For All Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Genetics impact your treatment for pancreatic cancer. Dr. Sapna Syngal discusses the recommendation of genetic testing for all pancreatic cancer patients.
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.
Genetic Testing Can Help Those You Love
Dr. Fay Kastrinos, director of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and Genetics Program at Columbia University Medical Center, explains the value of genetic testing for cancer prevention and treatment.
A Registry for Those at Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Robert Kurtz founded the Pancreatic Tumor Registry at Memorial Sloan Kettering to learn more about the genetic mutations that cause pancreatic cancer.
GENERATE Study Aims to Improve Genetic Testing and Prevention for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Sapna Syngal outlines the GENERATE study, which aims to help families with a risk for pancreatic cancer by providing genetic testing.
Early Detection Trial for People at Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Relatives of pancreatic cancer patients or people who carry certain mutations can participate in an early detection clinical trial.
Which Is the Best Screening Method for Pancreatic Cancer?
Dr. Aimee Lucas outlines the pros and cons of various screening methods that can be used for pancreatic cancer, and who should be using them.