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Chemotherapy Makes Tumor Removal Possible
After failed surgery to remove her cancer, Anne Seagren underwent months of chemotherapy. This made a second attempt at surgery possible.
A New Approach to Treating Some Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A clinical trial uses PEGPH20, a synthetic form of a human enzyme, to make treatment more effective in pancreatic cancer patients with high tumor pressure.
A Clinical Trial Saved My Life
Bob Minetti and his doctors believe that a clinical trial saved his life after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
A Life-Saving, Life-Changing Diagnosis
Randi C. Ervin’s primary care doctor suspected she had something more than prediabetes. Testing showed pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.
Early Diagnosis, Great Doctors, and Prayer
Jennifer Lambert was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while on vacation in Spain. She returned home for a Whipple procedure and chemotherapy.
Hypertension Drug as Part of First-Line Treatment for Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers are testing if the addition of a hypertension drug to standard treatment will be more effective for advanced pancreatic cancer.
Radiation Therapy to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Smith Apisarnthanarax, a radiation oncologist, details the different types of radiation therapy given to pancreatic cancer patients.
Four-Drug Combination Tested in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial is testing a drug combination including a drug used for erectile dysfunction, a new drug, and two immunotherapy drugs.
New Clinical Accelerator Initiative Shortens Time from Bench to Clinic
Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee explains the importance of Lustgarten’s Clinical Accelerator Initiative to speed up the time from bench to trial.
Symptoms
Learn about the symptoms of pancreatic cancer. The symptoms of pancreatic cancer are similar to the symptoms for many other illnesses. This makes it hard to recognize and diagnose the disease at earlier, more treatable stages. What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Adenocarcinoma Neuroendocrine Main Symptoms of Adenocarcinoma (or Exocrine) Tail Head Body Tail […]
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What You Should Know About Pancreatic Cysts
Dr. V. Raman Muthusamy explains the difference between pancreatic cysts and pancreatic cancer. Learn about different types of pancreatic cysts and which may develop cancer.
Where Caregivers Can Turn When they Need Support
Social worker Lauren Shaffer provides information about how and where caregivers for pancreatic cancer patients can get support and help for themselves.
Nurse Navigators Provide a Guide for the Pancreatic Cancer Journey
Are you overwhelmed by your pancreatic cancer diagnosis? Patricia Gambino explains how a nurse navigator can help you through the treatment process.