Treatments
545 articles
A Fighting Spirit
Resilience best describes Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr., a long-term survivor of lymphoma, pancreatic cancer, and a heart emergency.
Going After a Specialized Radiation Treatment
Don Myrah wanted more than chemotherapy. He read about a specialized radiation treatment and directly contacted the company behind it.
We’re in This Together
Long-term survivor Tom Bajoras took his pain from treatment for PNET and turned it into music to inspire others who are struggling.
Catching Up with Featured Patients
Get patient updates on four of our most popular stories: Lynne Holcomb, Earl Groce, Roy Vinke, and Shannon Magee.
The Optimist
Roxanne Waling is a long-term survivor of pancreatic cancer, and she credits her integrative oncology team for helping her through.
Chemoradiation Before Tumor Removal to Lessen Possible Post-Surgical Disease
A clinical trial examines the effectiveness of presurgical chemotherapy and radiation in making cancer-free margins after tumor removal.
Investigating a Drug Used for Other Cancers
In a clinical trial, researchers are adding the drug decitabine to gemcitabine, for patients with advanced cancer that is not responding to treatment.
Using a Virus to Infect and Destroy Pancreatic Cancer Cells
A clinical trial tests the combination of standard chemotherapy plus a common cold virus that has been modified to kill cancer cells.
Pancreatic Enzymes Explained
GI cancer specialist Dr. Shaalan Beg and dietician Shelli Hardy explain how pancreatic enzymes work in digestion and why pancreatic cancer patients may need them.
Unraveling the Web for Reliable Pancreatic Cancer Information
Dr. Mark Lewis and journalist Steve Doig explain how to judge whether the information about pancreatic cancer on the internet is from a reliable source.
What You Should Know About Tumor Boards
A tumor board brings together experts in different treatment fields to discuss your case and help direct your pancreatic cancer treatment.
The Fight of My Life
Martin Hynes worked for a pharmaceutical company and led a clinical trial for Gemzar. Now he’s a long-term survivor of the same disease he researched.
AVENGER 500 Clinical Trial Shows No Overall Survival Benefit
Data from the AVENGER 500 clinical trial explains why the trial’s goal was not met. A new trial with a different approach has launched.
You Can Be the Outlier
When long-term survivor Leanne Pierce was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, she knew she wanted to be around for her young sons.
When Certain Chemotherapy Drugs Are in Short Supply
It’s been all over the news–some chemotherapy drugs are in short supply. Dr. Allyson Ocean explains a doctor’s options in these situations.