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Targeted Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Margaret Tempero outlines the work being done in the area of targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer, specifically the testing of ibrutinib.
Testing Vitamin C as a Cancer Killer
Lewis Cantley’s team is starting clinical trials of vitamin C to gain more information about its role in stopping cancer.
Precision Promise Places Patients at Center of Research
Dr. Diane Simeone explains the different approach to pancreatic cancer clinical trials taken by the Precision Promise program.
The First Line of Defense against Pancreatic Cancer
Drs. Allyson Ocean and David Tuveson explain why pancreatic cancer patients should participate in clinical trials at the time of diagnosis.
Novel Drug Therapy Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Reducing Levels of Antioxidants
New research finds that reducing antioxidants can help kill pancreatic cancer cells, suggesting a new direction for treatment.
Drug Onivyde Gives New Hope to Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Onivyde (injectable irinotecan), combined with fluorouracil and leucovorin, has been approved as a second-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer.
Here Today Because of a Whipple Procedure
Rick Lenert had a Whipple procedure for stage I pancreatic cancer, followed by many complications but he’s here 18 years later enjoying life.
Evaluating Different Immunotherapy Combinations
A platform clinical trial evaluates immunotherapy combinations with standard of care treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer.
Comparing Effectiveness of Chemotherapy Before and After Surgery
Is chemotherapy before and after pancreatic cancer surgery more effective than just chemotherapy after surgery?
Living is Getting Back Up
Laurie MacCaskill is an 11-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. Her doctor put her on a personalized treatment plan, and she stayed as positive as possible.
Reimagining the Possible: A 20-Year Survivor of Pancreatic Cancer
Marisa is a 20-year survivor of stage IV pancreatic cancer as of Spring 2018. She focused on those who defied the odds, and now she is thriving.
Resources
Our extensive collection of web-based and other resources for patients, families, and caregivers provides easy access to information on a wide variety of subjects related to pancreatic cancer. The resources are reviewed and updated periodically to ensure they are current.
Reading the Scientific Study to Understand a Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
How can you tell if a scientific study is good? Learn what to look for in reliable studies and whether there may be a trial to pursue.
Let’s Win and the Elvin Howard, Sr. PCAF Raise Awareness with a New PSA
The Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation and Let’s Win release a new PSA to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in people of color.
The Facts About COVID-19 and Pets
Can you get COVID-19 from your cat or dog? Can your pet get COVID-19 from you? Learn the facts about coronavirus and our pets.