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For Pancreatic Cancer Patients, Pain Control Through Targeted Radiotherapy
Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is using celiac plexus radiotherapy in a clinical trials to target a source of pain for pancreatic cancer patients.
Using Tumor Tissue Samples to Break Down Assumptions About Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Christine Iacobuzio-Donahue uses tumor tissue samples to study how pancreatic cancer tumors develop, so she can find ways to stop the disease.
Two Enzymes May Predict Pancreatic Cancer Severity and Development
Dr. Alexandra Newton and her lab have found that the relationship between two enzymes common to cancer may play a role in pancreatic cancer prognosis.
Combination Delivers a Dual Punch to Pancreatic Cell Growth
Dr. Conan Kinsey outlines a clinical trial that has moved quickly from the lab to phase I, with a dual approach to delivering pancreatic cancer treatment.
Tough Tortoise of a Drug Beating Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals is testing RX-3117, a slow-releasing drug similar to gemcitabine, in a clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients.
Predicting Effective Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Kenneth Yu is leading a clinical trial that looks at a pancreatic cancer patient’s pharmacogenomic profile, to see which chemotherapy works better.
An Update on the Whipple Procedure
Learn more about the latest developments in the Whipple procedure, the surgery most often used to remove pancreatic tumors.
Could There Be a Cure in Vitamin C?
Vitamin C has been found to kill cancer cells that carry the KRAS mutation. This mutation is common in pancreatic and colorectal cancers.
Testing Techniques to Remove Stray Pancreatic Cancer Cells After Surgery
Researchers are studying whether peritoneal washing after pancreatic cancer surgery decreases recurrence of the cancer by removing stray cancer cells.
Testing a New Drug to Attack Pancreatic Tumor Blood Vessels
A clinical trial is testing a new drug combination that damages the tumor blood vessels and allows chemotherapy drugs to enter the tumor.
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Reading the Scientific Study to Understand a Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
How can you tell if a scientific study is good? Learn what to look for in reliable studies and whether there may be a trial to pursue.
Gathering Information for the Right Treatment
Staci and Rich Grodin applied their medical information research skills when Rich was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Targeting Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers are testing a new drug targeting cell growth in solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer.
What Happens When Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Fail?
Why do clinical trials fail? What about the patients on the trial? Learn more about what happens when pancreatic cancer clinical trials fail.