Risk Factors
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The Promise of Organoids
Dr. Brian Wolpin explains how organoids are being used to develop personalized treatment for pancreatic cancer patients.
The Cancer Moonshot
Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee of Johns Hopkins is part of the Cancer Moonshot’s Blue Ribbon Panel, and she explains the goals of the program.
Fighting Pancreatic Cancer in a Petri Dish
Dr. David Tuveson is growing pancreatic cancer tissue called organoids in the lab, to test which drugs will be most effective against a patient’s tumor.
Unexpected Blessings From My Pancreatic Cancer
Kelly Pankratz says she has been graced with unexpected blessings in her pancreatic cancer journey, which includes pancreatectomy surgery.
Another Day to Live
Marc Binder is living with stage IV pancreatic cancer, thanks to a personalized treatment plan that allows him to keep active.
I Am Alive and Grateful
Ken Parme had chemotherapy and CyberKnife radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer. The treatments have stabilized his tumor.
This Versus That: Words to Know
Confused about some of the similar-sounding terms you are hearing during pancreatic cancer treatment? Our list of words to know can help.
Handling the Changes Cancer Brings to Your Lifestyle
Drs. Sunil Hingorani and David Zhen discuss ways to handle lifestyle changes including work and diet during pancreatic cancer treatment.
Scanxiety—A Nearly Universal Experience Among Cancer Patients
Social worker Lauren Shaffer provides tips and insights into managing scanxiety, the worry that accompanies follow-up scans and tests for cancer patients.
What To Do When Newly Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
An oncologist, surgeon, and nurse advocate give their recommendations if you are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Three Ways to Be your Own Best Health Advocate
Leslie Michelson recommends putting together a health care team of friends, advocates and physicians for the best possible care after a cancer diagnosis.
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.
Disappointing Results of a Phase II Trial Using Angiogenesis Inhibitor
Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab reports on the disappointing results of a trial combining an angiogenesis inhibitor and mFOLFIRINOX.
RNA Precision Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Opens At Columbia
Dr. Andrea Califano leads a precision oncology clinical trial of the OncoTreat platform, which looks at proteins to determine treatment.
New Study Combines Checkpoint Inhibitors with Radiation Therapy to Boost Immune Response
Dr. Theodore Hong combines checkpoint inhibitors–a type of immunotherapy–with radiation to boost the immune system in pancreatic cancer treatment.