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Relocating For Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and a Clinical Trial
Rachel Moreno knew she would need help during treatment but moving in with her son also gave her access to a clinical trial.
Diagnosed Early
Because Anthony Rafaniello had recurring pancreatitis, he paid close attention when he started to feel sick. The result: pancreatic cancer diagnosed early.
Facing My Biggest Danger: Pancreatic Cancer
After Gary Carmichael finally found the source of his digestive troubles, he had a Whipple procedure to remove his pancreatic cancer.
My Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial Journey
After starting pancreatic cancer treatment, Davi D’Agostino discovered she has the BRCA2 mutation, which made her eligible for a clinical trial.
Listen to Your Body
When Roxanne Waling discovered she had pancreatic cancer she underwent genetic testing. She found she was a BRCA2 carrier, which influenced her post-treatment decisions about her health.
Don’t Stop Fighting
Leonora Kaufmann relied on her instinct about pancreatic cancer. Diagnosis at stage I has given her a fighting chance of survival.
The Alien Inside Me
Kim Vernick details the clinical trial and surgery used to treat her pancreatic cancer. When the cancer returns she explains the treatment she got.
I Have Pancreatic Cancer; It Does Not Have Me
Bill Shrieves was ready to start a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer when it was found to have spread. He was successfully treated with FOLFIRINOX.
“Off-the-Shelf” Vaccine Improves Overall and Average Relapse Survival
Dr. Zev Wainberg provides an update on the effectiveness of a vaccine, with results showing it extends the time to relapse in many patients.
Treating Cancer By Mutation, Not by Tumor Location
Dr. Conan Kinsey outlines the latest basket trials, which focus on tumor mutation, not the location of the cancer.
Be Aware of the Symptoms
Catalina Fandino knew she wasn’t feeling well but she didn’t recognize her symptoms as red flags for pancreatic cancer.
Chemotherapy Plus Immunotherapy Trial Shows Promise
Dr. Gulam Manji leads a clinical trial that uses two types of immunotherapy to enhance chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer patients.
A Life-Changing Diagnosis: My PNET
Lalenya Robertson’s stomach problems were a mystery until she mentioned family members’ pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis. Diagnosis: PNET.
Urinary Tract Scans Lead to My Diagnosis
Ellen Robbins has the BRCA2 mutation, and that allowed her to participate in a clinical trial for her pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Science—2021 in Review
As the year winds down Let’s Win provides an overall look at the highlights of 2021 in pancreatic cancer science.