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Picking a Clinical Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
When Robert Weker was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he believed a clinical trial was his best chance of reducing the tumor enough for a Whipple.
Cancer Commons: Democratizing Cancer Care
Do you need a different treatment for your pancreatic cancer? Lola Rahib explains how Cancer Commons Virtual Tumor Board works for patients.
Celebrating My 5th Anniversary As a Survivor
Scott Hirshey traveled from Detroit to Houston for a Whipple procedure to work with doctors who have expertise in treating pancreatic cancer.
Currently in the Fight, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
A woman’s treatment for non-operable pancreatic cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering includes FOLFIRINOX and stereotactic body radiation therapy.
This Is What It’s Like To Live With Pancreatic Cancer
Anne Glauber recounts her treatment for pancreatic cancer for Prevention magazine and offers insights on embracing each day and living it to its fullest.
Progress and Promise—Research in 2023
What advances were made in 2023 for pancreatic cancer treatments? Where is research headed in the coming year?
Learn More About Qualifying for Clinical Trials
Dr. Anup Kasi provides in-depth information and answers questions about qualifying for pancreatic cancer clinical trials.
Adapting Chemotherapy Regimens for a Better Pancreatic Cancer Outcome
Researchers are comparing chemotherapy regimens for effectiveness before surgery, and whether switching treatments makes a difference.
Each Person Is a Statistic of One
When Miggie Olsson was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer she opted for a science-based unusual treatment plan to have a chance at survival.
The Bottom Line Is Optimism
For Gary Fong, his optimism about survival is an important part of his treatment along with surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Always Insist On More
Dave Paffenroth’s wife Wendy was an extraordinary caregiver, coordinating treatments and family support during pancreatic cancer treatment.
Practicing Gratitude Every Day
The best thing Chris Joseph ever did was change oncologists. His new doctor did genetic testing on Chris’s tumor, for better treatment.
A Routine Physical Saved My Life
John Moisan’s doctor noticed he had lost weight, and insisted he get an abdominal CT scan. They found a pancreatic tumor and he had a pancreatectomy.
Pancreatic Cancer Exceptional Responders and the Immune System Link
Dr. Vinod Balachandran looks at the immune system of exceptional responders–patients who respond extremely well to chemotherapy–for treatment clues.
Living with Pancreatic Cancer as a Long-Term Survivor
Roberta Luna has been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2002, but the disease has been part of her life for much longer. Read about her battle.