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The Mother I’ve Always Wanted To Be
Despite a long struggle with pancreatic cancer, long-term survivor Elizabeth O’Connor wants as much time as possible with her children.
Sharing My Knowledge With Others
David Dessert knew his family carried BRCA2, and told his doctor after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. This led to a better treatment plan.
Finding a Safe Dose of a New Drug for Some Types of Solid Tumors
LMB-100 is a lab-created protein that targets mesothelin. It is being tested against pancreatic cancer and other solid tumors in a clinical trial.
Combining Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are combining immunotherapy and targeted therapy in a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer patients on platinum-based chemotherapy.
Tumor RNA Testing Leads to Treatment with a New Drug
When treatment stopped working for Adam Deal, genetic testing of his tumor RNA found a mutation that made him eligible to try a new drug.
Comparing Two Types of Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Tumors that Cannot Be Surgically Removed
Researchers are comparing standard radiotherapy treatment with a newer type of radiation that uses heavy ions, for nonsurgical pancreatic cancer patients.
A Second Opinion Leads to a New Treatment Plan
Brad Kerr changed his pancreatic cancer treatment plan after getting a second opinion, and had neoadjuvant chemotherapy before his Whipple.
Attacking Cancer’s Key Mechanisms to Treat Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer uses the new drug SM-88 in combination with other agents, to attack the tumor metabolism.
CRISPR-Engineered Immunotherapy for Metastatic GI Tract Cancers
CRISPR technology is used as part of an immunotherapy clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer and other GI cancers.
My Unexpected Journey
With a stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Roger Peterson faces ongoing chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX as his treatment.
Facing Ongoing Treatment for PNET
An inspiring story of faith about patient Robert Girdwain who is facing ongoing treatment for his PNET (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor). Learn more here.
Why You Need This Simple Blood Test at Diagnosis
An important factor in determining which treatment to use for pancreatic cancer patients is measuring the level of tumor marker CA-19-9. Learn more here.
Understanding a Family’s Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
A tumor registry studies the genetics of pancreatic cancer to determine risk factors for families.
Clinical Trials Offer Hope to Patients and Clinicians Seeking a Cure
Philip Zeblisky describes his treatment for stage IV pancreatic cancer. He looked for clinical trials to find the best treatment.
Adding a New Drug to Standard Treatment for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial tests the effectiveness of napabucasin, a drug that affects the signaling pathways of cancer stem cells.