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The Value of Molecular Profiling and Genetic Testing
Gina Harrison underwent molecular profiling of her pancreatic tumor, which led her to a clinical trial. Genetic testing showed her BRCA1 mutation was random.
Confidence in My Treatment
After he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, retired 9/11 first responder Enrico Crisafi found a doctor he believed in, and who believed in him.
Choosing Chemo Because I Want to Live
After doing poorly on her first chemotherapy treatments, Catalina Lulley switched doctors because she is determined to survive pancreatic cancer.
A Heart Scan Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Barbara Washburn went for a heart scan because of a family history of heart disease. She never expected the scan to find neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer!
Practicing Gratitude Every Day
The best thing Chris Joseph ever did was change oncologists. His new doctor did genetic testing on Chris’s tumor, for better treatment.
Marching On Against Pancreatic Cancer
Chad Handley is facing pancreatic cancer one step at a time–literally. After every chemotherapy he walks to help ease the side effects.
Genomic Profiling of my Pancreatic Cancer Gave me a New Lease on Life
When standard treatment did not work for Roy Vinke, he had genomic profiling done. A mutation was found, changing his treatment plan.
Juan Pellerano-Rendon
Juan Manuel Pellerano-Rendon IV is a first-generation American of Dominican and Colombian descent. He received his degree in Advertising, Marketing, and Sport Administration from the University of Miami. In his career, Juan has focused on the marketing and tech sectors, having worked at multiple advertising agencies and tech startups. He currently is an account director at […]
Millicent Fortunoff
Millicent Fortunoff is President of M. Fortunoff Communications. She has extensive experience managing global and national media relations campaigns that build one reputation across regions, yet tailored to local issues and audiences. Prior to opening her own consultancy Ms. Fortunoff was a Senior Vice President in the Global Issues Communications Group at Ruder Finn (Finn […]
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer Lead to Marathoning
Rob Stuardi had three bouts of pancreatitis before he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He shares his joy of recovery running marathons to raise money for research.
Exploring the Effectiveness of an Experimental Class of Drug
Does adding a PARP inhibitor drug to standard treatment help control the spread of advanced pancreatic cancer in patients with the BRCA mutation?
A New Chemotherapy and Radiation Regimen to Shrink Tumors Before Surgery
Researchers are testing a new combination of chemotherapies and radiation to shrink pancreatic cancer tumors and make surgical removal possible.
High-Dose Focused Radiation after Surgical Removal of Pancreatic Tumors
A clinical trial looks at the effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy in killing cancer cells in the margins after pancreatic tumor removal.
Using a Vitamin to Make Low-Dose Chemotherapy More Effective
A clinical trial compares the effectiveness of low-dose continuous chemotherapy with and without high doses of vitamin C.
Testing Targeted Immunotherapy Against Pancreatic Cancer
Targeted immunotherapy is the focus of a clinical trial that tests the drug ibrutinib, approved for leukemia treatment, against pancreatic cancer.