Treatments

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Life During Treatment
December 21, 2023 • 5 Min

Navigating Cold and Flu Season as a Cancer Patient

Are you in treatment and planning to see friends or family for the holidays? Learn the best ways to protect yourself from cold, flu, and other viruses.

Other Science
December 13, 2023 • 4 Min

Understanding How Super-Enhancers Rev Up Pancreatic Cancer Growth

Researcher Ronald Evans, Ph.D., and his team at the Salk Institute are focusing on how super-enhancers stimulate pancreatic cancer growth.

Research
May 15, 2023 • 5 Min

Is Pancreatic Cancer Different in Black Patients?

Pancreatic cancer occurs at a higher rate in Black patients. Dr. Howard Crawford leads a study looking at the cancer biology for differences.

Survivor Stories
March 29, 2023 • 4 Min

A Second Opinion Felt Right

Bonnie Dahl considered treatment for stage I pancreatic cancer near home but felt a second opinion and a bigger cancer center were important.

Survivor Stories
March 16, 2023 • 5 Min

Focus on Joy

Long-term survivor Marisa Harris shares her thoughts on surviving, thriving, and making the most of your time while in treatment.

Patient Voices
February 1, 2023 • 7 Min

I’m a Person, Not a Diagnosis

Burt Rosen discusses his life with PNET, making sure he is a person, and more than his diagnosis.

News
June 7, 2019 • 2 Min

Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Updates Clinical Trials Section

Let’s Win announces updates to its clinical trials section on its website. These include a new clinical trial finder, animations,and educational pages.

News
January 25, 2018 • 2 Min

Let’s Win Launches Online Video Series Featuring Long-Term Pancreatic Cancer Survivors

Meet long-term survivors of pancreatic cancers, in our new Survivors Video Series. The introductory video was launched in January at a cancer symposium.

Research
August 19, 2021 • 5 Min

Large Phase III Global Trial Targets Cancer Metabolism

Dr. Philip Philip focuses on disrupting cancer cell metabolism with devimistat, now in a phase III global clinical trial.

Research
December 16, 2020 • 6 Min

Cachexia Research Gaining Momentum

Why do pancreatic cancer patients lose weight even if they are eating well? Dr. Teresa Zimmers explains the syndrome called cachexia.

Research
October 13, 2020 • 8 Min

An Interview with Dr. Tyler Jacks

Dr. Tyler Jacks is one of the leading pancreatic cancer researchers. Read what he has to say about KRAS, organoids, and running a lab in a pandemic.

Research
March 23, 2020 • 6 Min

Challenge Grant Recipients Moving Forward

The Pancreatic Cancer Collective awarded four teams a second round of New Therapies Challenge Grants, to further develop new pancreatic cancer treatment.

Research
February 26, 2020 • 6 Min

Exploiting DNA Mutations For Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Dr. James Cleary explains how the researchers at Dana-Farber are looking to make PARP inhibitors even more effective for pancreatic cancer patients.

Research
January 7, 2020 • 5 Min

New Guidelines on the Use of Radiation for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

New clinical guidelines from the American Society for Radiation Oncology will help clarify the best uses of radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Research
February 4, 2019 • 5 Min

Genetic Testing for All Pancreatic Cancer Patients

A study by Dr. Gloria Petersen’s research team has led to an official recommendation that all pancreatic cancer patients get genetic testing.