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CRISPR: A New Tool to Help Understand Cancer-Linked Mutations
Lukas Dow, Ph.D., is using CRISPR technology to find better ways to fight cancer by editing the genome.
Meet the Researcher: Hiroyuki Kato, M.D., Ph.D.
Researcher Dr. Hiroyuki Kato has traveled from Japan to Boston for his research on IPMNs and pancreatic cancer.
Keep Your Glasses from Fogging When Wearing a Mask
Here are some tips from doctors on how to prevent your glasses from fogging up when you wear your mandated mask for COVID-19.
Cachexia Research Gaining Momentum
Why do pancreatic cancer patients lose weight even if they are eating well? Dr. Teresa Zimmers explains the syndrome called cachexia.
An Interview with Dr. Tyler Jacks
Dr. Tyler Jacks is one of the leading pancreatic cancer researchers. Read what he has to say about KRAS, organoids, and running a lab in a pandemic.
Inhibiting Cell Division With Alternating Electric Fields
Dr. Andrew Coveler explains how electric fields are being used to disrupt pancreatic cancer cell division, to make tumors more removable.
Standard of Care Plus
Dr. Allyson Ocean explains why pancreatic cancer patients should consider clinical trials, which go beyond standard of care.
Solving the Mystery of Cachexia
Researchers are looking for ways to combat cachexia, the metabolic syndrome that causes weight and muscle loss in people with cancer and other diseases.
Exercise Before, During, and After Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Could Save Your Life
Dr. Matthew Katz explains the benefits of even the most modest amount of exercise throughout pancreatic cancer treatment.
Introducing Our Updated Navigation
Introducing our new navigation, making it easier for patients and caregivers to find the resources they need.
What Drives Pancreatic Cancer Spread?
Dr. Gina Razidlo and her team focus on how stop metastasis–pancreatic cancer spreading–to aid in drug development.
Why Clinical Trials Should Be a Patient’s Starting Point
Why are clinical trials such an important part of pancreatic cancer treatment? We outline many reasons doctors and patients should look at trials.
Research Suggests Twitter as a Powerful Tool to Drive Awareness about Pancreatic Cancer
Research analysis of PancChat shows the power of the Twitter chat to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer.
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Unveils Spanish-Language Website To Connect Latinos With Pancreatic Cancer Information, Resources, And Community
Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer announces a Spanish-language platform to connect the Latino community to pancreatic cancer resources in Spanish.
Tweeting About Tumors and How Best to Provide Care
Dr. Michael Pishvaian launches #TumorBoardTuesday, a continuing medical education Twitter chat, to discuss patient treatments for GI cancers.