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A Look at MEK and Autophagy Inhibition
Dr. Conan Kinsey looks at the MEK pathway as way to make immunotherapy more effective for pancreatic cancer patients.
New Data Support Preoperative Chemoradiation Regimen for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
Should patients get chemotherapy or chemoradiation before surgery? Dr. Matthew Katz provides an update on the Alliance study.
Researching More Second-Line Options for Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Allyson Ocean explains the concept behind a novel second-line treatment being tested for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Virtual Special Conference: Pancreatic Cancer Day One
Let’s Win and the Lustgarten Foundation present highlights of Day One of the AACR Virtual Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer.
Research Suggests Twitter as a Powerful Tool to Drive Awareness about Pancreatic Cancer
Research analysis of PancChat shows the power of the Twitter chat to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer.
Progress in BRCA-Related Cancers Highlighted By the Basser Center
The Basser Center for BRCA hosted a panel discussion of the latest breakthroughs and discoveries for BRCA-related cancers.
Finding Humor During Cancer Treatment
Comedian John Ziegler has managed to find the humor in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Two-Drug Combo Targets KRAS and Fights Resistance
Researcher Hervé Tiriac leads a clinical trial for a new drug combination targeting KRAS and chemotherapy resistance.
Nutrition Myths Debunked
Does sugar really feed cancer? Is a keto diet better for cancer? Should cancer patients avoid fats? Dietitians L.J. Amaral and Jessica Harrison take on common nutrition myths.
Living With
Symptom Management for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Manage pancreatic cancer treatment symptoms and side effects with effective symptom management techniques from oncologist Dr. Kim A. Reiss.
The Anatomy of a Whipple Procedure
The Whipple procedure, a surgery used to remove pancreatic cancer in the head of the pancreas, rearranges the digestive system.
Pancreatic Cancer Pathology: How Doctors Get to a Diagnosis
Dr. Jingxin Qiu explains the role of pathology in grading a tumor and staging cancer, to help patients understand the pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
My BRCA2 Mutation Turned Out to Be Both the Curse and the Cure
Sharon Seibel knew she had the BRCA2 mutation but was unaware of the link to pancreatic cancer. Her chemotherapy was one for BRCA carriers.
The Importance of Clinical Trials
Judith Goldring outlines her treatments for pancreatic cancer using a series of clinical trials, as her cancer progresses.