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News
April 15, 2020 • 1 Min

Cancer and COVID-19 Resources in One Place

AstraZeneca has created web pages that link to information and COVID-19 resources for people facing cancer or chronic diseases during the pandemic.

News
April 28, 2020 • 2 Min

The Facts About COVID-19 and Pets

Can you get COVID-19 from your cat or dog? Can your pet get COVID-19 from you? Learn the facts about coronavirus and our pets.

News
May 13, 2020 • 2 Min

Dos and Don’ts for Wearing Cloth Masks

Make sure you are wearing your cloth mask correctly to protect others from COVID-19 as you venture out more. And be sure to handle your mask properly after.

News
May 27, 2020 • 2 Min

Keep Your Glasses from Fogging When Wearing a Mask

Here are some tips from doctors on how to prevent your glasses from fogging up when you wear your mandated mask for COVID-19.

News
July 29, 2020 • 2 Min

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members

David Glauber and Sergeant Elvin Howard, Jr., have been appointed to the Let’s Win Board of Directors, effective July 2020.

News
July 30, 2020 • 4 Min

COVID-19—An Update

What is the status of international and US travel? Which states have mask mandates? Are vaccines progressing? Read our COVID-19 update for more information.

News
February 23, 2021 • 1 Min

Families Working Together Against Pancreatic Cancer

Rob Greenstein discusses how Let’s Win helped his family after his sister Jackie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

News
May 11, 2021 • 1 Min

Let’s Win Turns 5!

Let’s Win has reached its 5th anniversary! We have grown, with more than 500 original stories about treatments and trials to help patients.

News
May 13, 2021 • 2 Min

LET’S WIN! PANCREATIC CANCER Turns 5!

Let’s Win has reached its 5th anniversary. Read about our development and what we have accomplished in 5 short years.

News
August 20, 2021 • 1 Min

PancChat Featured in a Journal Article

PancChat co-host Dr. Niraj Gusani has coauthored an article about the advantages of social media for oncology surgeons.

News
October 14, 2021 • 1 Min

Let’s Learn Webinar on Clinical Trials on October 28th

Join Let’s Win for a webinar on the Importance of Clinical Trials, to learn more about participating in a trial as part of treatment.

Survivor Stories
January 10, 2023 • 4 Min

Taking Chances to Beat Pancreatic Cancer

With a family history of pancreatic cancer, Jay Bozick discovered he carries the BRCA2 mutation, which directed his treatment.

Research
March 8, 2023 • 6 Min

AI Platform Reveals Hidden Biology of Tumor Formation

Dr. Laura Wood and colleagues are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to identify tumors as they are forming.

Research
June 30, 2023 • 5 Min

ASCO 2023: Pancreatic Cancer Research Update

The pancreatic cancer research reports from ASCO 2023 focused on different chemotherapy combinations, including immunotherapy.

Disease Management
August 4, 2023 • 3 Min

Using Ice to Prevent Neuropathy

Neuropathy–tingling or numbness in your extremities–is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Learn more about the role of ice in preventing neuropathy.