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Genetic Testing Changed My Chemo Protocol
Greg Jacobson’s family has an extensive history of cancer. After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, genetic testing found the mutation for Lynch syndrome.
Using Ultrasound to Enhance the Effectiveness of Chemotherapy
A clinical trial combines ultrasound with a microbubble contrast agent to make chemotherapy more effective.
The Sound of Hope
Kim Bate has a long family history of pancreatic cancer, losing his sister and twin brother to it. Then he received the same diagnosis.
Study Reveals Molecular Differences in Young-Onset Pancreatic Cancer
There has been a notable increase in cases of young onset pancreatic cancer. Dr. Jashodeep Datta and team are exploring why this is happening.
Lucky to Find It Early
When Jeneen Genna did not feel well her doctor searched until they found pancreatic cancer. The BRCA2 mutation has her in a clinical trial.
Chemo Before Surgery Doubles Overall Survival in Some Patients
Dr. Marco Del Chiaro explains the results of an international study of outcomes for patients who had neoadjuvant treatment before surgery.
Testing a Virus to Help Kill Pancreatic Tumor Cells
Researchers are testing whether cold virus can penetrate the tumor stroma and help kill pancreatic cancer cells.
No Time for Self-Pity
When David Smith started losing weight after a diabetes diagnosis, his daughter-in-law was concerned because she had seen this before.
My Life is Good Now
When Malcolm Robertson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he already knew he carried the BRCA2 mutation.
Cachexia Research Showing Promise
Dr. Teresa Zimmers reports on the latest developments in countering cachexia in pancreatic cancer patients.
Pancreatic Cancer, Diabetes, and Endocrine Health: What You Need to Know
If you are dealing with diabetes and pancreatic cancer, Dr. Afreen Shariff outlines why careful management is so important.
Why Side Effect Management Matters More Than Ever
As an endo-oncologist, Dr. Afreen Shariff knows the importance of side effects in pancreatic cancer patients.
Balancing Blood Sugar in the Face of Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Afreen Shariff provides recommendations for best ways of managing blood sugar in pancreatic cancer patients with diabetes.
Why Pancreatic Cancer Can Mess with Your Blood Sugar (and What to Do About It)
Nurse and diabetes educator Linda Nguyen provides tips for managing blood sugar levels in pancreatic cancer patients.
Allyson J. Ocean, M.D.
Dr. Allyson J. Ocean is Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, medical oncologist and attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology, Solid Tumor Division, at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and practices medical oncology at The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health. Board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, […]