Treatments
544 articles
Faith, Hope, and Perseverance
Maryanne Winchester credits faith, hope, and perseverance for getting her through three types of chemotherapy, radioembolization and a pancreatectomy.
A New Approach to Immunotherapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Will a new type of immunotherapy help prevent tumors from developing resistance to chemotherapy? Research is underway.
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.
The Key Role of an Oncology Dietitian in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Not sure what to eat during treatment? Oncology dietitian Antonella Apicella explains how to tailor an eating plan to your needs.
Cancer Commons: Bringing a Nurse Navigator to Cancer Patients
Nurse navigator Deborah Christensen helps Cancer Commons patients through the maze of clinical trials and treatment options.
Looking Back and Looking Forward
For Let’s Win’s 10th anniversary, long-term survivor Roberta Luna looks back at the changes and forward to future gains.
Genetic Testing Guided My Treatment Plan
Ryan Dwars already knew there was pancreatic cancer in his family so when he was diagnosed he asked for genetic testing right away.
Pancreatic Cancer Organizations Join in Mourning Aretha Franklin
Let’s Win and the Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation join in mourning Aretha Franklin, and to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.
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.
Find Treatment Options
In Find Treatment Options, oncologists and genetic counselors discuss treatments and the importance of genetic testing.
Where Sorrow and Joy Meet
Musician and producer Tom Bajoras has focused on the sorrow, joy, and beauty of life as he fights PNET with standard and new treatments.
Novel Drug Combination Plus Radiation for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
A clinical trial combines immunotherapy, common treatments, an antiretroviral drug, and SBRT for locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
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.
Navigating Pancreatic Cancer: Apps at Your Fingertips
Manage your pancreatic cancer care effectively with these seven smartphone apps. Track your nutrition intake, doctor’s appointments, and more.
Clinical Trials Offer Hope to Patients and Clinicians Seeking a Cure
Philip Zeblisky describes his treatment for stage IV pancreatic cancer. He looked for clinical trials to find the best treatment.