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At a Crossroads for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Ed O’Connor has been getting chemotherapy for his pancreatic cancer since 2016. His disease is stable and he has to decide whether to cut back on the chemo.
New Study to Get More Minorities Involved in Genetic Testing
Dr. Nicolette Rodriguez leads the REGENERATE study to find the best ways to get more Black and Latinx Americans genetic testing for cancer.
Luck, Grit, and Support
Joel Weiss had to travel from his home in Toronto to New York City to get the NanoKnife treatment he wanted for his pancreatic cancer.
Patients Needed for Clinical Trial/Research Study of Treatment Targeting Immune System
A clinical trial seeks pancreatic cancer patients with the MSI (microsatellite instability) genetic signature, to test an immunotherapy drug.
Before You Leap: Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer
Genetic counselor Megan Frone outlines the advantages of genetic testing when there is a family history of pancreatic cancer.
How COVID-19 Is Transmitted: The Latest Information
Virus in the air? Asymptomatic carriers? Surfaces? Pets? Find out the latest information about how COVID-19 is transmitted.
Identify Your Risk Early
Long-term survivor Scott Nelson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, so older brother Steve joined a screening study, which caught his cancer at its earliest stages.
Where We Are with COVID-19—A Wrap-Up
In a final COVID-19 Tip of the Week, pancreatic cancer patients need to continue social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands frequently.
Too Busy Living Large!
Jane Eshbaugh regularly participated in Roswell Park Cancer Center’s annual fundraising bike ride, not knowing that one day she would be a patient.
Let’s Learn Webinar on Symptoms on March 25th
Are you a health care professional who wants to know more about the risks, symptoms, and treatments for pancreatic cancer? Join our Symptoms webinar to learn more!
One of the Luckiest Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Patients Ever
Despite Stage IV diagnosis, Earl Groce got lucky with a quick diagnosis and acceptance to a clinical trial. Read Earl’s story about hope and a brighter future.
Putting Familial Risk In Perspective
Dr. Alison Klein works to understand the relationship between familial risk and the chances of developing pancreatic cancer.
A Routine Physical Saved My Life
John Moisan’s doctor noticed he had lost weight, and insisted he get an abdominal CT scan. They found a pancreatic tumor and he had a pancreatectomy.
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 Big Teaching Hospital Can Make All the Difference
When Bob Tirk’s local doctor couldn’t figure out the source of his pain, he went to a large teaching hospital, where he was treated for pancreatic cancer.