Risk Factors
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Five Promising Researchers Leading the Charge in Treatment Advancements
Meet the five promising researchers supported by Let’s Win at the 2023 AACR Special Conference on Research: Pancreatic Cancer.
Understanding Who Is at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Who is high-risk for pancreatic cancer? Oncologist Dr. Matthew Yurgelun explains high-risk populations and what steps to take if you meet the criteria.
Who Should Be Screened For Pancreatic Cancer
Who should be screened for pancreatic cancer? Dr. Allyson Ocean explains how genetic mutations and family history factor into screening.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pancreatic Cancer
Have you or someone you love just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? Learn some basic facts about this disease from our FAQ.
Leaning into the Fight: My Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Despite an extensive family history of pancreatic cancer, Deanna Burney’s doctors did not keep a close eye on her pancreatic cyst.
Screening Programs Save High-Risk People
Dr. Michael Goggins explains who should undergo regular pancreatic cancer screening and where programs can be found.
Precursors to Pancreatic Cancer: Are There Any Signs to Watch Out For?
Dr. Venkata Akshintala outlines some of the precursors to pancreatic cancer that people should look out for.
Understanding a Family’s Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
A tumor registry studies the genetics of pancreatic cancer to determine risk factors for families.
Determined to Win
After a metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Linda Chambless sought a second opinion, which led her to a clinical trial.
Being Persistent Led to my Cancer Diagnosis
Rod Devlin wasn’t getting an answer to his pain but he was persistent until he finally found a doctor that would give him a scan.
A Second Opinion Leads to a New Treatment Plan
Brad Kerr changed his pancreatic cancer treatment plan after getting a second opinion, and had neoadjuvant chemotherapy before his Whipple.
Symptoms and Risk Factors
Moderator Daniel G Garza leads Dr. Rachna Shroff and Dr. Fiyinfolu Balogun in a discussion of risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Molecular Profiling Leads to Non-Standard Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
With stage IV pancreatic cancer, Rick Baker got molecular profiling which helped direct his different treatments, including clinical trials.
Learn the Risk Factors
In the first Let’s Learn webinar, Learn the Risk Factors, experts explain how diabetes, genetic mutations, and pancreatitis impact pancreatic cancer.
Let’s Learn About Pancreatic Cancer
Let’s Win and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Nuestras Voces program held their first webinar in Spanish.