Personalized Treatment Plans

481 articles

Treatments
March 2, 2018 • 4 Min

Molecular Profiling: Getting to Know Your Tumor

Dr. Johanna Bendell explains the value of molecular profiling, which can indicate the best type of chemotherapy for your tumor.

News
November 8, 2019 • 2 Min

New Pancreatic Cancer Public Service Announcement

Let’s Win and the Elvin Howard Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation announce a joint public service announcement in a press release.

Diet and Nutrition
March 12, 2024 • 6 Min

How to Eat with Pancreatic Cancer

What should I eat while in treatment? Oncology dietitian Maria Petzel provides eating strategies for pancreatic cancer patients.

Disease Management
February 28, 2023 • 4 Min

Integrative Oncology Explained

Dr. Santosh Rao believes in the value of integrative oncology, which treats the whole person, not just the patient.

Research
January 2, 2024 • 5 Min

Progress and Promise—Research in 2023

What advances were made in 2023 for pancreatic cancer treatments? Where is research headed in the coming year?

Patient Voices
May 21, 2021 • 7 Min

At the Table: Anxiety Before Each Chemotherapy Treatment

Read this roundtable discussion with pancreatic cancer patients and survivors as they share insights into how they manage their anxiety around treatment.

Survivor Stories
June 29, 2020 • 14 Min

Planning for My Future

When diagnosed with Stage IV PNET at the age of 30, Amy Zaterman found a doctor who believed in her and didn’t give up. Learn more about her inspiring story.

Survivor Stories
July 16, 2019 • 6 Min

My Journey Through Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer

When Chris Parrish was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, she searched for a program and treatment plan until she found a place that gave her hope.

Survivor Stories
May 5, 2023 • 7 Min

Have Hope

Andy Seynaeve has undergone many rounds of chemotherapy but he has had a great response. Best of all, he has hope.

Survivor Stories
August 1, 2017 • 6 Min

Taking Nothing For Granted

After Whipple surgery and chemoradiation, Susan Zbacnik had molecular profiling, genetic testing, and joined an Immunotherapy clinical trial.

Survivor Stories
May 23, 2019 • 3 Min

Relocating For Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and a Clinical Trial

Rachel Moreno knew she would need help during treatment but moving in with her son also gave her access to a clinical trial.

Research
August 27, 2019 • 5 Min

Platinum-Based Therapy Can Significantly Improve Survival for Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Dr. Michael Pishvaian explains how platinum-based therapy can improve the survival of pancreatic cancer patients with a specific mutation.

Disease Management
April 21, 2021 • 4 Min

Pancreatic Cancer Patients Have a Role in Treatment Choices

Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Peter De Rosa explains how patient-reported outcome measures can help direct treatment choices and supportive care.

News
January 19, 2021 • 4 Min

No Time to Wait: UK Pancreatic Cancer Patients Struggle with Treatment and Diagnostic Delays

Peter De Rosa of Pancreatic Cancer UK provides an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted pancreatic cancer patients in the UK.

Survivor Stories
June 27, 2022 • 4 Min

Taking a Chance on a Clinical Trial

Reesa Levy traveled to find the right pancreatic cancer doctor for her, and then joined a clinical trial for a vaccine.