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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!
Putting Familial Risk In Perspective
Dr. Alison Klein works to understand the relationship between familial risk and the chances of developing pancreatic cancer.
PRECEDE Trial Sets Survival Rate Goal
Dr. Raymond Wadlow explains how earlier detection of high-risk people is key the PRECEDE trial’s goal to increase pancreatic cancer survival rates.
What Is It Going to Take to Stop Pancreatic Cancer? A 10-Year Survivor’s Perspective
Survivor William Ramshaw reflects on the need for more research into treatments and early detection tests for pancreatic cancer.
Taking a Look At FAK Inhibitors
Dr. Conan Kinsey is looking at how FAK inhibitors can make immunotherapy more effective in combination with chemotherapy.
New and Wonderful Things
Long-term survivor Camille Moses updates Let’s Win on her activities as an advocate for research funding and patients in treatment.
No One Fights Alone
Because of her grandfather, Rhonda Havig knew she had a family history of pancreatic cancer. But her own diagnosis was still a surprise.
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Fights for Equitable Cancer Care
The Association of Community Cancer Centers helps local oncologists access the latest treatment and care information, says Dr. Leigh Boehmer.
A Family Tree Bent but Not Broken by Pancreatic Cancer
When Kay Zedd Kesser looks around her family tree, she sees pancreatic cancer everywhere. But screening saved Kay’s life.
Sometimes Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
Matthew Rosenblum thought his time was limited after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis at age 32, but he’s a BRCA2 carrier, which opened treatment options.
Slowing the Growth of One Type of Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Kelsey Klute explains the advantages of the radiopharmaceutical lutetium Lu 177 dotatate treatment for certain neuroendocrine tumors.
In Safe Hands: Selecting the Right Whipple Surgeon
The Whipple procedure is a complex surgery–how do you find an expert with the vast experience needed for your surgery?
What to Eat—and What to Avoid—When You Have Pancreatic Cancer
The disease and treatment for pancreatic cancer affect the digestive system. Dietitian L.J. Amaral guides you to the best nutrition sources.
Making My Own Choices for Quality Time
After her pancreatectomy Margo Chilcott decided to forgo chemotherapy and radiation to spend more quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Positive Results For Borderline Resectable Disease Pilot Study
Dr. Zev Wainberg provides details on a trial of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer.