Managing Your Care
46 articles
At the Table: Looking Forward 10 Years
Members of the Patient Advisory Board discuss the changes they would like to see in 10 years in treatment, early detection, and managing care.
Trusting My Gut
Marla Schreffler had a feeling something was wrong, even after she got her diabetes diagnosis. Further tests confirmed that she had pancreatic cancer.
Taking Life with Pancreatic Cancer One Day at a Time
François has been taking chemotherapy for his pancreatic cancer treatment and living one day at a time, to make the most of his life.
Three Ways to Be your Own Best Health Advocate
Leslie Michelson recommends putting together a health care team of friends, advocates and physicians for the best possible care after a cancer diagnosis.
Managing the Side Effects of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy side effects can be uncomfortable. Dr. Laleh Melstrom outlines patient options for managing the various side effects for increased quality of life.
How to Communicate with Medical Experts When You’re the Caregiver
Nurse navigator Patricia Gambino and social worker Lauren Shaffer share communication strategies for caregivers working with medical experts.
Sometimes Life Hits You in the Head
Pancreatic cancer survivor William Ramshaw shares his advice about managing life after diagnosis and during treatment for other patients.
Psychosocial Oncology: Helping Patients Manage Stress During Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Psychosocial oncology uses the creative arts to help pancreatic cancer patients manage stress during treatment, explains Dr. William Breitbart.
Cancer Commons: Bringing a Nurse Navigator to Cancer Patients
Nurse navigator Deborah Christensen helps Cancer Commons patients through the maze of clinical trials and treatment options.
Pancreatic Cancer, Diabetes, and Endocrine Health: What You Need to Know
If you are dealing with diabetes and pancreatic cancer, Dr. Afreen Shariff outlines why careful management is so important.
Why Side Effect Management Matters More Than Ever
As an endo-oncologist, Dr. Afreen Shariff knows the importance of side effects in pancreatic cancer patients.
Managing Radiation Side Effects: Practical Tips
Dr. Ethan B. Ludmir provides practical tips for pancreatic cancer patients suffering from side effects from radiation treatments.
Why Pancreatic Cancer Can Mess with Your Blood Sugar (and What to Do About It)
Nurse and diabetes educator Linda Nguyen provides tips for managing blood sugar levels in pancreatic cancer patients.
Integrative Oncology Explained
Dr. Santosh Rao believes in the value of integrative oncology, which treats the whole person, not just the patient.
Symptom Management for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Manage pancreatic cancer treatment symptoms and side effects with effective symptom management techniques from oncologist Dr. Kim A. Reiss.