Managing Your Care
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A Year in Review: 2020
In March 2020, life as we knew it changed. The way we work, the way we gather, the way we each live our daily lives all felt upended, seemingly overnight. The global pandemic of COVID-19 affected everything, including cancer care and research. COVID-19 brought new risks to cancer patients, whose immune systems are compromised from […]
ASCO Annual Conference: Highlights in Pancreatic Cancer Research
Dr. Allyson Ocean reviews some of the latest pancreatic cancer research results, including new treatments for some patients.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Select Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is increasingly being used to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancer, and make it surgically removable.
Access and Disparities in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Remain Pervasive Problems
Dr. Susan Tsai discusses her research into the causes of pancreatic cancer surgery and treatment disparities for underserved communities.
A New Approach to MEK Inhibition for First-Line Treatment
Dr. Eileen O’Reilly outlines a phase III trial of a targeted therapy for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Large Clinical Trial For Cachexia Treatment
Lead investigator Dr. Jeffrey Crawford reports on the positive results from a cachexia clinical trial of a new immunotherapy drug to treat the condition.
Finding the Best Diabetes Drug for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
With all the various drugs out there, Dr. James Flory wants to establish which diabetes drug works best for pancreatic cancer patients. Read his expert advice.
PanCAN 2021 Annual Scientific Summit
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) held its annual scientific summit for an overview of the latest research projects they are funding.
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.
Can AI Help Personalize Cancer Care?
PNET patient Burt Rosen experiments with AI to create a digital twin that provides insight into how he might respond to different treatments.
Working Hard to Beat Pancreatic Cancer
Sandy Robis underwent a full pancreatectomy and chemotherapy to help her beat pancreatic cancer. Now she helps support other patients.
Decoding the Differences between At-Home and Medical Genetic Testing
Genetic counselors Jill Stopfer and Heather Hampel explain the differences between at-home and medical genetic testing, including precision and knowledge.
A Second Opinion: Important for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Dr. Allyson Ocean and Dr. Jordan Winter explain why getting a second opinion can be of great benefit for pancreatic cancer patients.
Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer? Partner with a Registered Dietitian
Audrey Caspar-Clark, a registered dietitian specializing in pancreatic cancer, provides tips on finding the right nutritional help.
Practical Tips For Patients In Treatment
Long-term survivor and patient advocate Steven Merlin has a host of practical tips for patients to help manage life during treatment.