Personalized Treatment Plans
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My Most Challenging Race
Eric Lasner faced Whipple surgery, chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX, and radiation, in order to get back to closed circuit road racing.
ASCO 2023: Pancreatic Cancer Research Update
The pancreatic cancer research reports from ASCO 2023 focused on different chemotherapy combinations, including immunotherapy.
Eating Right Can Help Your Pancreatic Cancer Fight
Pancreatic cancer patients can potentially combat side effects of treatment through a proper diet, according to advice from oncology dietitian Maria Petzel.
Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer? Partner with a Registered Dietitian
Audrey Caspar-Clark, a registered dietitian specializing in pancreatic cancer, provides tips on finding the right nutritional help.
Large Phase III Global Trial Targets Cancer Metabolism
Dr. Philip Philip focuses on disrupting cancer cell metabolism with devimistat, now in a phase III global clinical trial.
Pancreatic Cancer Pain Management a Zap Away
Dr. Yaacov Lawrence discusses the results of his clinical trial using SBRT radiotherapy for pain management of pancreatic tumors.
PARP Inhibitors for Pancreatic Cancer Maintenance Treatment
Dr. Kim Reiss Binder is leading a clinical trial of maintenance treatment with the PARP inhibitor rucaparib, for patients who carry the BRCA mutation.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Select Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is increasingly being used to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancer, and make it surgically removable.
Pancreatic Cancer and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
Pharmacist Trevor Christ emphasizes the importance of sharing your medication list with your medical team and pharmacist.
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.
A Fighting Spirit
Resilience best describes Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr., a long-term survivor of lymphoma, pancreatic cancer, and a heart emergency.
A Second Opinion Felt Right
Bonnie Dahl considered treatment for stage I pancreatic cancer near home but felt a second opinion and a bigger cancer center were important.
Support Groups Provide an Emotional Lift
Social worker Angie Heller knows the value of pancreatic cancer support groups. She leads a group at Columbia University Medical Center’s Pancreas Center.
Being Persistent Led to my Cancer Diagnosis
Rod Devlin wasn’t getting an answer to his pain but he was persistent until he finally found a doctor that would give him a scan.
Using Molecular Tumor Profiling to Determine the Best Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
A clinical trial looks at whether molecular subtyping of tumors is effective in determining the best pancreatic cancer treatment.