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Research
November 18, 2022 • 5 Min

Meet the Researcher: Arnav Mehta, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Arnav Mehta combines mathematics and medicine in his search to improve options for gastrointestinal cancer patients. Learn about his groundbreaking work.

Research
June 6, 2022 • 5 Min

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.

Research
May 26, 2017 • 4 Min

Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer?

Did you know that periodontal disease may predict pancreatic cancer? Researchers are finding a link between unhealthy gums and the deadly cancer.

Research
October 27, 2021 • 2 Min

A Vaccine To Boost Immune Response to Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers are testing whether a vaccine can heighten the body’s immune response to pancreatic cancer after surgical removal of the tumor.

Survivor Stories
July 23, 2020 • 5 Min

Planning Every Day to Live

Tammy Richardson has focused her pancreatic cancer treatment choices on maintaining her quality of life, so she can travel and see family.

Survivor Stories
September 17, 2018 • 4 Min

Failure is Not an Option

Christine Shaffer underwent chemotherapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy to shrink her tumor for surgery. She says failure is not an option.

Survivor Stories
June 18, 2018 • 4 Min

Embracing Optimism

Laurie MacCaskill is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer. She followed a personalized treatment plan, and focused her energy on remaining optimistic.

Disease Management
April 21, 2021 • 4 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Patients Have a Role in Treatment Choices

Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Peter De Rosa explains how patient-reported outcome measures can help direct treatment choices and supportive care.

Disease Management
January 25, 2019 • 5 Min

Traveling with Pancreatic Cancer

Drs. Sunil Hingorani and David Zhen outline the ways to make traveling with pancreatic cancer easier if you are in treatment.

Survivor Stories
August 21, 2025 • 6 Min

Ready to Fight

Russell Reed lost his father-in-law to pancreatic cancer so he knew how important the right doctor would be for his own treatment.

Patient Voices
July 24, 2025 • 3 Min

Worth It!

Gerard Chezick had to learn how to manage his new body after a Whipple procedure for PNET. It was a long haul but worth it!

Life During Treatment
January 15, 2025 • 6 Min

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.

Research
October 17, 2023 • 6 Min

Five Promising Researchers Leading the Charge in Treatment Advancements

Meet the five promising researchers supported by Let’s Win at the 2023 AACR Special Conference on Research: Pancreatic Cancer.

Survivor Stories
February 17, 2023 • 5 Min

Reeducating Myself About Pancreatic Cancer

Martin Hynes knew all about pancreatic cancer–as a research director he worked on the development of Gemzar. He was able to have a Whipple and is doing well.

Research
October 5, 2021 • 6 Min

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Virtual Special Conference: Pancreatic Cancer Day Two

Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation bring you the highlights from Day Two of the AACR special conference on pancreatic cancer.