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My Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial Journey
After starting pancreatic cancer treatment, Davi D’Agostino discovered she has the BRCA2 mutation, which made her eligible for a clinical trial.
Research and Other Highlights from the 2023 AACR Annual Meeting
The 2023 AACR meeting focused on the latest research into KRAS, other immunotherapy approaches, and honored Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee.
Putting the Immune System on the Offensive
A discussion of immunology in cancer treatment, focusing on the work of Elizabeth Jaffe, M.D., and her cancer vaccine and checkpoint inhibitors.
Neoantigens Provide New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
Vinod Balachandran’s team identified increased T cells in the tumors of long-term pancreatic cancer survivors, with a role for neoantigens in immunotherapy.
Clinical Trial For OncoTreat Being Developed
Researcher Kenneth Olive is developing OncoTreat, a method matches a patient’s tumor to the most effective drugs for their pancreatic cancer.
Advances in Treatment Give Me Hope
Candace Langford’s honeymoon was hardly over when she found out she had pancreatic cancer. Fortunately she was able to have stereotactic body radiation therapy, which has knocked out her tumor.
Why Clinical Trials Should Be a Patient’s Starting Point
Why are clinical trials such an important part of pancreatic cancer treatment? We outline many reasons doctors and patients should look at trials.
Long-Term Survival After Grueling Radiation Treatment
Long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Steven Yedwabnick endured a long protocol of radiation and chemotherapy after a Whipple surgery.
Pancreatic Cancer Organizations Join in Mourning Aretha Franklin
Let’s Win and the Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation join in mourning Aretha Franklin, and to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.
What You Should Know about Palliative Care and Pain Management
Dr. Milagros Silva outlines what a palliative care doctor does and explains pain management for cancer patients.
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Calming the Storm of a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Social worker Angie Heller and caregiver Richard Cohen describe ways patients and loved ones can focus on what matters most after diagnosis.
Changing Course Midstream
Barbara Green wasn’t happy with her doctors, so she took the advice of her support group, was an advocate for herself, and changed doctors.
Advocating for My Husband has Made the Difference
Nora Mendez had to learn how to advocate for her husband Hector to get him the best possible treatment for stage IV pancreatic cancer.
At a Crossroads for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Ed O’Connor has been getting chemotherapy for his pancreatic cancer since 2016. His disease is stable and he has to decide whether to cut back on the chemo.